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| ID | Type | Description | Link |
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| EC1121001-E | Other Identifier | NHRI IRB |
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| National Health Research Institutes, Taiwan | OTHER |
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Obesity stands as a significant health concern of the 21st century. The prevalence of obesity is steadily rising worldwide, and Taiwan is no exception, with nearly four to five out of ten individuals facing issues of overweight or obesity. Additionally, approximately 1.5% of adults suffer from morbid obesity. Presently, lifestyle interventions focusing on body control have shown limited success in maintaining an ideal weight and body composition, and they are predominantly applied within clinical settings for managing morbidly obese patients.
In response to the transformations brought about by the 3C era in connecting with the public, an effective online intervention approach holds promising potential but still requires development and validation. This project endeavors to revolve around "cultivating a healthy lifestyle" by creating educational materials on weight reduction. These materials will encompass various aspects such as dietary habits, physical activity, and daily routines, all designed to impart online lifestyle education. To facilitate the intervention, the investigators plan to employ the application "Cofit" developed by the Cofit Healthcare Inc., targeting individuals with weight reduction needs. Furthermore, the investigators aim to collect research data for the analysis of intervention effectiveness.
Over a three to six-month intervention period, the research participants will receive multifaceted lifestyle education through the online app. Certified nutritionists, trained under the program, will interact with the participants online, guiding them to make changes in their diet, physical activity, and daily routines. The ultimate goal is to help the participants achieve effective weight reduction and maintain a healthy body weight in the long term.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
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| Traditional model | Placebo Comparator | Designed course A with 3-month consultation with the dietitians |
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| Multi-oriented lifestyle education | Experimental | Designed course B with 3-month consultation with the dietitians |
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| Multi-oriented lifestyle education with dietary assessment | Experimental | Designed course B with 3-month consultation with the dietitians + 3-month daily dietary assessment by the dietitians |
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| Multi-oriented lifestyle education with longer period of dietary assessment | Experimental | Designed course B with 6-month consultation with the dietitians + 6-month daily dietary assessment by the dietitians |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Designed on-line course A with 3-month consultation with the dietitian | Behavioral | Educational materials on weight reduction will be provided at the beginning of the 3-month intervention. Participants can consult with the dietitian via the APP on their mobile phones during the intervention period. These materials will encompass dietary and physical activity guidelines by the government in Taiwan. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Achievement rate of healthy body weight at Month 3 and 6. | The number of participants whose weight will be reduced to within the range of a personal BMI equal to 22 among all participants. | Baseline, Month 3 and 6 |
| Change from baseline in fat percent at Month 3 and 6. | Baseline, Month 3 and 6 | |
| Change from baseline in diet quality at Month 3 and 6. | Diet quality is estimated according to the daily intake of nutrients and the distribution of the six food groups, with a qualified food frequency questionnaire. The six food groups include:
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| Change from baseline in physical activity at Month 3 and 6. | Baseline, Month 3 and 6 | |
| Change from baseline in sleep quality at Month 3 and 6. | Baseline, Month 3 and 6 |
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Wen-Harn Pan, Ph.D. | Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Institute of Biomedical Sciences, Academia Sinica | Taipei | 115 | Taiwan |
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| Designed on-line course B with 3-month consultation with the dietitian | Behavioral | Educational materials on weight reduction will be provided every weekday for 8 weeks. Participants can consult with the dietitian via the APP on their mobile phones during the 3-month intervention period. These materials will encompass various aspects such as dietary habits, physical activity, and daily routines, all designed to impart online lifestyle education. |
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| Designed on-line course B with 3-month consultation with the dietitians + 3-month daily dietary assessment by the dietitians | Behavioral | Educational materials on weight reduction will be provided every weekday for 8 weeks. Participants can consult with the dietitian via the APP on their mobile phones during the 3-month intervention period. These materials will encompass various aspects such as dietary habits, physical activity, and daily routines, all designed to impart online lifestyle education. In addition, dietitians assess participants' daily diet for 3 months. |
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| Designed on-line course B with 6-month consultation with the dietitians + 6-month daily dietary assessment by the dietitians | Behavioral | Educational materials on weight reduction will be provided every weekday for 8 weeks. Participants can consult with the dietitian via the APP on their mobile phones during the 6-month intervention period. These materials will encompass various aspects such as dietary habits, physical activity, and daily routines, all designed to impart online lifestyle education. In addition, dietitians assess participants' daily diet for 6 months. |
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| ID | Term |
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| D050177 | Overweight |
| D009765 | Obesity |
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| D044343 | Overnutrition |
| D009748 | Nutrition Disorders |
| D009750 | Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases |
| D001835 | Body Weight |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |
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| D012017 | Referral and Consultation |
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| D011364 | Professional Practice |
| D009934 | Organization and Administration |
| D006298 | Health Services Administration |
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