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Preventing Obesity in the Worksite: A Multi-Message, Multi-"Step" Approach

NCT01585480 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 499

Last updated 2023-12-22

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Summary

The purpose of this research study is to develop, implement, and evaluate a multi-component obesity prevention program in a workplace setting. A quasi-experimental design will be utilized, with hospital employees receiving the intervention and clinic employees serving as the comparison group. It is hypothesized that the intervention group will see greater changes in healthier eating, increased participation in physical activity, and reduced risk for obesity (weight, BMI, waist circumference).

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Weight Gain Prevention Intervention

1. Behavioral Approaches 1. Distribution of pedometers 2. Traffic light labeling in worksite cafeteria and vending machines 2. Informational \& Persuasive Messages 1. Stair use prompts 2. Posters, pamphlets, table toppers 3. Website 3. Social Approaches a. Identification and training of influential employees (Peer Helpers) to shape healthy norms 4. Environmental Changes 1. Traffic light labeling 2. 1/2 portions at 1/2 price 3. Walking routes 4. Introduction of healthier foods 5. Rearrangement of foods in the cafeteria 6. Adjusting serving spoon size

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Lara J LaCaille, PhD · University of Minnesota

  • Jennifer F Schultz, PhD · University of Minnesota

Study Design

Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-11-30
Primary Completion
2011-11-30
Completion
2011-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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