Effect of the LEVAmethod by Bertz et al © in Subjects With Overweight or Obesity in Primary Health Care.

Placebo-Controlled, Randomized Weight Loss InterventionTrial in Subjects With Overweight or Obesity in Primary Health Care

This study evaluates weight loss effect of the method LEVA by Bertz et al in subjects with overweight or obesity that are remitted to Primärvårdens Dietistenhet.

The method "Lifestyle at Effective Weight Loss During Breastfeeding" (LEVA method by Bertz et al) has been scientifically studied to provide sustainable weight loss for women with overweight or obesity after childbirth. Primary health care centers in Västra Götalandsregionen treat adult patients with overweight and obesity. If the LEVA method by Bertz et el also produces weight loss to other patient groups than women post partum, the method could be used as a treatment alternative.

Inclusion Criteria:

• BMI 27 ≤ 35
• age 18-75 år

Exclusion Criteria:

• difficulty understanding Swedish, spoken or read
• does not manage/want to handle digital Tools
• the remittance was addressed to Primärvårdens Dietistenhet at wrong premises and the patient should be treated elsewhere.