Trial Outcomes & Findings for Deaf Weight Wise 2.0: A Healthy Lifestyle Intervention With Deaf Adults Who Are Overweight or Obese (NCT NCT03060525)

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Group intervention in Year 1 of the clinical trial. The group intervention consisted of groups of approximately 6-8 subjects who meet together for 16 weeks, for two hours each week. A trained, deaf, American Sign Language (ASL)-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor led the sessions. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, group sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Individual Videophone intervention in Year 1 of the clinical trial. The participant and their intervention counselor had one-on-one sessions via videophone, for one hour each week. Each session was led by a trained deaf, ASL-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, personal sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Group intervention in Year 2 of the clinical trial. The group intervention consisted of groups of approximately 6-8 subjects who meet together for 16 weeks, for two hours each week. A trained, deaf, American Sign Language (ASL)-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor led the sessions. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, group sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Individual Videophone intervention in Year 2 of the clinical trial. The participant and their intervention counselor had one-on-one sessions via videophone, for one hour each week. Each session was led by a trained deaf, ASL-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, personal sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Group intervention in Year 1 of the clinical trial. The group intervention consisted of groups of approximately 6-8 subjects who meet together for 16 weeks, for two hours each week. A trained, deaf, American Sign Language (ASL)-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor led the sessions. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, group sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Individual Videophone intervention in Year 1 of the clinical trial. The participant and their intervention counselor had one-on-one sessions via videophone, for one hour each week. Each session was led by a trained deaf, ASL-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, personal sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Group intervention in Year 2 of the clinical trial. The group intervention consisted of groups of approximately 6-8 subjects who meet together for 16 weeks, for two hours each week. A trained, deaf, American Sign Language (ASL)-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor led the sessions. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, group sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Individual Videophone intervention in Year 2 of the clinical trial. The participant and their intervention counselor had one-on-one sessions via videophone, for one hour each week. Each session was led by a trained deaf, ASL-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, personal sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

n=16 Participants

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Group intervention in Year 1 of the clinical trial. The group intervention consisted of groups of approximately 6-8 subjects who meet together for 16 weeks, for two hours each week. A trained, deaf, American Sign Language (ASL)-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor led the sessions. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, group sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

n=18 Participants

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Individual Videophone intervention in Year 1 of the clinical trial. The participant and their intervention counselor had one-on-one sessions via videophone, for one hour each week. Each session was led by a trained deaf, ASL-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, personal sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

n=21 Participants

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Group intervention in Year 2 of the clinical trial. The group intervention consisted of groups of approximately 6-8 subjects who meet together for 16 weeks, for two hours each week. A trained, deaf, American Sign Language (ASL)-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor led the sessions. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, group sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

n=21 Participants

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Individual Videophone intervention in Year 2 of the clinical trial. The participant and their intervention counselor had one-on-one sessions via videophone, for one hour each week. Each session was led by a trained deaf, ASL-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, personal sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

n=76 Participants

Total of all reporting groups

n=14 Participants

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Group intervention in Year 1 of the clinical trial. The group intervention consisted of groups of approximately 6-8 subjects who meet together for 16 weeks, for two hours each week. A trained, deaf, American Sign Language (ASL)-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor led the sessions. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, group sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

n=14 Participants

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Individual Videophone intervention in Year 1 of the clinical trial. The participant and their intervention counselor had one-on-one sessions via videophone, for one hour each week. Each session was led by a trained deaf, ASL-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, personal sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

n=17 Participants

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Group intervention in Year 2 of the clinical trial. The group intervention consisted of groups of approximately 6-8 subjects who meet together for 16 weeks, for two hours each week. A trained, deaf, American Sign Language (ASL)-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor led the sessions. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, group sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

n=17 Participants

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Individual Videophone intervention in Year 2 of the clinical trial. The participant and their intervention counselor had one-on-one sessions via videophone, for one hour each week. Each session was led by a trained deaf, ASL-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, personal sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

n=14 Participants

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Group intervention in Year 1 of the clinical trial. The group intervention consisted of groups of approximately 6-8 subjects who meet together for 16 weeks, for two hours each week. A trained, deaf, American Sign Language (ASL)-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor led the sessions. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, group sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

n=14 Participants

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Individual Videophone intervention in Year 1 of the clinical trial. The participant and their intervention counselor had one-on-one sessions via videophone, for one hour each week. Each session was led by a trained deaf, ASL-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, personal sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

n=17 Participants

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Group intervention in Year 2 of the clinical trial. The group intervention consisted of groups of approximately 6-8 subjects who meet together for 16 weeks, for two hours each week. A trained, deaf, American Sign Language (ASL)-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor led the sessions. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, group sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

n=17 Participants

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Individual Videophone intervention in Year 2 of the clinical trial. The participant and their intervention counselor had one-on-one sessions via videophone, for one hour each week. Each session was led by a trained deaf, ASL-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, personal sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

n=12 Participants

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Group intervention in Year 1 of the clinical trial. The group intervention consisted of groups of approximately 6-8 subjects who meet together for 16 weeks, for two hours each week. A trained, deaf, American Sign Language (ASL)-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor led the sessions. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, group sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

n=13 Participants

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Individual Videophone intervention in Year 1 of the clinical trial. The participant and their intervention counselor had one-on-one sessions via videophone, for one hour each week. Each session was led by a trained deaf, ASL-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, personal sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

n=14 Participants

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Group intervention in Year 2 of the clinical trial. The group intervention consisted of groups of approximately 6-8 subjects who meet together for 16 weeks, for two hours each week. A trained, deaf, American Sign Language (ASL)-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor led the sessions. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, group sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.

n=17 Participants

Participants received the DWW 2.0 Individual Videophone intervention in Year 2 of the clinical trial. The participant and their intervention counselor had one-on-one sessions via videophone, for one hour each week. Each session was led by a trained deaf, ASL-fluent DWW 2.0 counselor. Subjects were asked to complete a daily food and physical activity diary during the course of the 16-week intervention. Each intervention session included a weigh-in, personal sharing and problem solving, discussion of a weight management topic, and a discussion on goal setting and action planning for the next week. Deaf Weight Wise 2.0 is a group or individual intervention lead by trained, American Sign Language fluent Deaf counselors, who utilize an existing evidence-based curriculum that emphasizes healthy eating, exercise, and lifestyle components. It is a behavior change intervention that uses motivational interviewing techniques to help participants identify/recognize unhealthy behaviors, build skills that will promote behavior change, and help group members to support each other to make behavior changes. The Curriculum includes group exercise ("Do It!"), experiential learning ("Try It!" such as learning how to read a nutrition label), and group activities such as sampling healthy foods ("Taste It!"). Self-monitoring using daily food diaries and weekly "weigh-ins" are encouraged. The intervention also includes a 6-month follow up and maintenance phase.