Factors affecting outcome in a 12-week weight management programme
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Evaluation of a 12-week weight management programme identifying predictors of weight loss and weight loss maintenance
IRAS ID
133743
Contact name
Kyriaki/K Myrissa
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Leeds
Research summary
Obesity is linked with morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, certain types of cancer, reproductive and respiratory disorders. The economic burden on society is considerable. Given the high prevalence of obesity and high relapse risk it is essential to identify the key features of treatments and personal characteristics (physiological and psychological) which predict weight loss and weight loss maintenance.
Within Yorkshire and the Humber, only 40% of men and 26% of women engage with physical activity. This region has the fourth lowest rate of fruit and vegetable consumption in the country, with only 23% of adults and 15% of children eating five portions or more a day. Obesity in women (at 23.8%) is the second highest across all regions. By 2050 in Yorkshire and the Humber nearly 70% of the people could be obese, compared with 60% nationally. Reducing obesity is a key public health priority for NHS Yorkshire and the Humber and evaluation of the current weight management programme is vital to inform evidence-based commissioning of weight management services and bariatric surgery.
The present study aims to evaluate the efficacy of Kirklees weight management programme provided by Mid Yorkshire Hospitals, NHS Trust to obese men and women. Participants are referred to the programme by the consultant. The service is based on a structured 12-week weight management group programme designed to help people to achieve a weight loss of 5-10% of their baseline body weight.
Participants are asked to complete a battery of questionnaires assessing different psychological factors at the first session and then again at the end of the 12-week programme. Participants will be asked to complete the same questionnaires at 6 months follow up. Participants will also be asked to consent to give permission for the CI to access their medical records (e.g. body weight, height)REC name
Yorkshire & The Humber - South Yorkshire Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
14/YH/1128
Date of REC Opinion
15 Oct 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion