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Dyadic Interventions for Obesity (DATE Trial)

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Research Sponsored by Concordia University, Montreal

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Obesity: BMI between 30-45 kg/m2

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline, 4 months, 7 months, 16 months

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DATE Trial Summary

This trial will study how well a health behavior change intervention works for obese older adults who are in a relationship.

Who is the study for?

The DATE study is for older adult couples dealing with obesity, where at least one partner is retired and they've been living together for over two years. They must have a BMI between 30-45 but can't join if they've had a stroke, heart issues, uncontrolled diabetes, are on special diets or weight loss programs, or have other medical conditions preventing physical activity.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

This trial tests a new way to help obese couples eat better and exercise more by working together. It compares a 'dyadic health behaviour change intervention'—where partners support each other—to just getting nutrition advice. The goal is to see if this team approach helps create a home that supports healthy habits.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the interventions involve lifestyle changes like diet and exercise rather than medication, typical drug side effects aren't expected. However, participants may experience muscle soreness from increased physical activity or digestive changes due to diet adjustments.

DATE Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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My BMI is between 30 and 45.

DATE Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline, 4 months, 7 months, 16 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline, 4 months, 7 months, 16 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline, 4 months, 7 months, 16 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in Healthy Eating Index

Secondary outcome measures

Change in Autonomy Support

Change in Communal Coping

Change in Dyadic Coping

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Other outcome measures

Changes in Action Planning

Changes in Depressive Symptoms

Changes in Functional Fitness

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DATE Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Dyadic Health Behaviour Change InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

The dyadic health behaviour change intervention is a 10 sessions program provided over 16 weeks. It includes nutritional, physical activity and sedentary related information, as well as couples-based adaptation of motivational interviewing, self-monitoring, goals setting, stimulus control, problem-solving, and relapse prevention as well as specific strategies to support their partner's autonomy and intrinsic motivation.

Group II: Dyadic nutrition counselling interventionActive Control1 Intervention

The couples-based nutrition counselling intervention is a 10 sessions program provided over 16 weeks. Topics are based on Dietitians of Canada's Practice-based Evidence in Nutrition discussions. Participants are also encouraged to meet the current physical activity recommendations. Both members of the couples are seen at the same, but no intervention target specifically the behaviour change process or the romantic relationship.

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