Protocol for Partner2Lose: A randomized controlled trial to evaluate partner involvement on long-term weight loss

Behavioral interventions produce clinically significant weight reduction, with many participants regaining weight subsequently. Most interventions focus on an individual, but dietary and physical activity behaviors occur with, or are influenced by, domestic partners. According to interdependence theory, couples who approach behavior change as a problem to be tackled together versus independently are more likely to utilize communal coping processes to promote behavior change. We utilized interdependence theory to develop a partner-assisted intervention to increase long-term weight loss.

Source: Contemporary Clinical Trials - July 31, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Corrine I. Voils, Ryan Shaw, Rachel Adler, Elizabeth Jeanes, Megan A. Lewis, Whitney Sharp, Kate A. Cronin, Scott Hetzel, Lu Mao, Heather M. Johnson, Felix Elwert, Samantha Pabich, Kara L. Gavin, William S. Yancy Jr., Laura S. Porter Source Type: research