50
Participants
Start Date
September 30, 2005
Primary Completion Date
June 30, 2008
Study Completion Date
June 30, 2008
Weight loss counseling
A comparison of weight loss advice provided by primary care physicians to advice plus brief weight loss counseling provided by medical assistants. Participants in both groups receive weight loss materials.
Edward S. Cooper Internal Medicine Practice, Philadelphia
Presbyterian Medical Group, Philadelphia
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NIH
Kaiser Permanente
OTHER