Plain-English translation of NCT00902694 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
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This trial tested an innovative weight loss program called ACHIEVE, designed specifically for people living with serious mental illness who were overweight or obese. Participants received counseling sessions and group exercise classes over 18 months to help them lose weight and adopt healthier habits. The researchers compared this program to a control group that received general health classes to see which approach worked better.
People with serious mental illness often struggle with weight gain, which can lead to serious health problems like heart disease and diabetes. This trial was designed to test whether a treatment program tailored to the needs of this population could help them achieve lasting weight loss and better overall health.
Participants who were assigned to the ACHIEVE program attended group and individual weight loss counseling sessions and participated in group physical activity classes for 18 months. The trial measured participants' weight at the start, at 6 months, and at 18 months to see how much weight they lost. Those in the control group attended general health classes held quarterly on topics unrelated to weight loss.
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