A randomised trial of an internet weight control resource: the UK Weight Control Trial

ISRCTN ISRCTN58621669
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN58621669
Secondary identifying numbers N/A
Submission date
07/10/2003
Registration date
07/10/2003
Last edited
05/12/2017
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English summary of protocol

Not provided at time of registration

Study website

Contact information

Dr Sara Kirk
Scientific

The University of Leeds
Nuffield Institute for Health
71-75 Clarendon Road
Leeds
LS2 9PL
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)113 3436990
Email s.f.l.kirk@leeds.ac.uk

Study information

Study designRandomised controlled trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Not specified
Study typeTreatment
Scientific titleA randomised trial of an internet weight control resource: the UK Weight Control Trial
Study acronymUKWCT
Study objectivesAn internet-based package for weight control, alongside 'usual care', is a more effective treatment for obesity than 'usual care' methods alone.
Ethics approval(s)Not provided at time of registration
Health condition(s) or problem(s) studiedObesity
InterventionIntervention: Access to an internet weight management site designed by health professionals to offer weight management advice based on the best evidence available.
Comparison: Usual care offered by the GP
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measureAbility of the internet package to promote change in BMI over six and 12 months compared with traditional treatment.
Secondary outcome measuresAbility of the internet package to promote change in reported lifestyle behaviours compared with traditional treatment.
Overall study start date01/01/2004
Completion date01/01/2005

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexBoth
Target number of participants180
Key inclusion criteria1. Males and females
2. Body Mass Index (BMI) more than 30 kg/m^2
3. 18 to 65 years of age
4. Able to access the internet at least once per week
5. Able to read and write in English (for the purposes of accessing the site and completing questionnaires)
Key exclusion criteria1. Pregnant or lactating women
2. Women planning on becoming pregnant within the next year
3. Any illness or reason where the General Practitioner (GP) feels that the patient should not be taking part in a clinical trial
Date of first enrolment01/01/2004
Date of final enrolment01/01/2005

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • England
  • United Kingdom

Study participating centre

The University of Leeds
Leeds
LS2 9PL
United Kingdom

Sponsor information

The Health Foundation (UK)
Charity

90 Long Acre
London
WC2E 9RA
United Kingdom

Phone +44 (0)20 7257 8000
Email info@health.org.uk
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Funders

Funder type

Charity

The Health Foundation (UK) (ref: 3518/1655)

No information available

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Protocol article protocol 29/10/2003 Yes No
Results article results 19/12/2007 Yes No

Editorial Notes

05/12/2017: internal review.