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A Randomized, Controlled, Multicenter Study of Technology‐Based Weight Loss Interventions among Endometrial Cancer Survivors
Author(s) -
Haggerty Ashley F.,
Hagemann Andrea,
Barnett Matthew,
Thornquist Mark,
Neuhouser Marian L.,
Horowitz Neil,
Colditz Graham A.,
Sarwer David B.,
Ko Emily M.,
Allison Kelly C.
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
obesity
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.438
H-Index - 199
eISSN - 1930-739X
pISSN - 1930-7381
DOI - 10.1002/oby.22021
Subject(s) - medicine , weight loss , psychosocial , psychological intervention , anthropometry , obesity , telemedicine , weight management , randomized controlled trial , endometrial cancer , body mass index , physical therapy , quality of life (healthcare) , cancer , gerontology , health care , nursing , psychiatry , economics , economic growth
Objective The aim of this study was to test the efficacy of technology‐based weight loss interventions for endometrial cancer (EC) survivors with obesity. Methods EC survivors with obesity ( n = 196) from three medical centers completed assessments for knowledge of obesity as a risk for EC and interest in weight management. Forty‐one women were randomized to a 6‐month intervention: telemedicine with Wi‐Fi scales, text messaging (texting), or enhanced usual care (EUC). Changes in anthropometrics and psychosocial measures were analyzed. Results One‐third of survey participants lacked awareness that obesity increased the risk of EC, and 40% misclassified their body mass. There were no significant differences in weight loss across interventions (mean = −4.4 kg, SD = 6.5 kg). Telemedicine showed improvements in physical health and cancer‐related body image ( P s = 0.04) compared to texting and in sexual functioning compared to EUC ( P = 0.03). Total physical activity was increased in EUC compared with telemedicine (P = 0.01), and vigorous physical activity was increased in EUC compared with both interventions ( P = 0.01‐0.03); walking significantly increased in texting compared with telemedicine ( P = 0.02). Conclusions Technology‐based lifestyle interventions in EC survivors with obesity were accessible and resulted in weight loss and improved quality of life. EUC also produced weight loss, demonstrating a potential for beginning weight management with information on specific diet and exercise goals.