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A moderate-intensity web-based behavioral weight loss intervention combined with health coaching produces statistically significant weight loss in primary care patients with obesity and hypertension compared to usual care.
Use a structured web-based program that tracks simple habits like steps and TV time, combined with regular check-ins from a health coach. This approach is effective for weight loss in primary care patients with high blood pressure, offering a scalable alternative to traditional counseling.
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Intent-to-treat analysis showed greater weight loss at 3 months (−2.56 kg; 95% CI −3.60, −1.53) among intervention participants (−2.28 ± 3.21 kg), relative to usual care (0.28 ± 1.87 kg).
Why this rating
Randomized controlled trial with intention-to-treat analysis, though sample size is modest (n=101).
Source
Web‐based Weight Loss in Primary Care: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Gary G. Bennett et al. · Obesity · 2009
DOI 10.1038/oby.2009.242
rct · n=101Cited 213×
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