Phone vs. Clinic - PvC

Thank you for your interest in the Phone vs. Clinic research program! Please take a few minutes to look over the details of the study.

DETAILS:
The Weight Control Research Project has been delivering in-house weight management clinics for 20 years. Traditionally, participants of the program meet weekly at one of our offices in either Lawrence or Kansas City to learn tools used to lose weight and maintain that weight loss.

This study is designed to compare two delivery methods of our weight management clinics; either in-house or by telephone via teleconferencing. Those who are eligible will be randomized into either in-house or telephone weight management clinics. Once enrolled, participants from both groups will be required to consume pre-packaged meals accompanied by fruits and vegetables throughout the weight loss phase (first 6 months). This diet will consist of 3 shakes, 2 entrees, and 5 one-cup servings of fruits and vegetables per day. Additionally, participants will be required to meet minimum exercise goals throughout the study. This study will be conducted over 18 months. Meetings will occur weekly for the first 6 months, twice per month for months 7 to 9, once per month during months 10 to12, and 1 meeting during months 15 and 18, respectively.

COMPENSATION:
All participants will receive pre-packaged meals for FREE! This should represent a savings in groceries throughout the weight loss period. Additionally, health assessments will be completed at three time points during the study at no cost. Participants will also receive compensation for attendance at the health assessments.

INCLUSION CRITERIA:
You must be 18 to 65 years of age and have a BMI of 25 to 44.9 kg/m² determined during the official screening conducted by our staff. You must obtain clearance from your primary care physician via a letter that explains the program and will be returned to your health educator at the first informational meeting. All interested persons must be willing to be placed into either in-house or telephone groups, have access to reliable transportation, and to a telephone throughout the 18 month program. It is also required that participants reside in the Kansas City or Lawrence area for the duration of the study.

WHAT HAPPENS NEXT:

1. Complete the eligibility form (please make sure to answer all questions completely).
   Click here for the Initial Eligibility Questionaire
   
For more information, visit these links: BMI Calculator, Center for Disease Control and Prevention
2. After completing the form, Lori Fowler from the Weight Control Research Project will contact you.
3. If you are eligible, you will be placed on a list and chosen at random for one of our groups. You will not be able to choose the group in which you are placed or when your group begins. The first groups of the project will begin in January 2008 with additional groups beginning in later months.
4. Finally, you will be asked to attend an informational meeting where you will be given further information. If you choose to participate in the program, you will then attend an official health screening session. You are not guaranteed a spot in the study until you have been officially screened, have met all inclusion criteria, and have been determined to be eligible. At that time, Lori will contact you and you will be placed into a specific group at a specific time.

NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Please feel free to contact Lori Fowler if you have any additional questions
wcrp@ku.edu or (785) 331-4681