A non-randomized comparison of engagement and outcomes for in-person versus virtual delivery of the Partner2Lose weight management trial.

Stephanie M CarpenterArmaan ShettyScott J HetzelKatya GarzaLaura S PorterKristen E GrayRyan J ShawMegan A LewisLu MaoSamantha PabichHeather M JohnsonWilliam S YancyFelix ElwertCorrine I Voils

Published in: Obesity science & practice (2024)

Virtual weight management programs are promising and may generate similar outcomes to those delivered in-person. Future research should seek to understand how best to promote and sustain engagement in virtual interventions.

Keyphrases

physical activity
phase iii
body mass index
social media
weight loss
phase ii
double blind
public health
study protocol
randomized controlled trial
metabolic syndrome
glycemic control
insulin resistance