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Trial reportThe international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity2018

Long-term weight loss trajectories following participation in a randomised controlled trial of a weight management programme for men delivered through professional football clubs: a longitudinal cohort study and economic evaluation.

Cindy M Gray, Sally Wyke, Ruiqi Zhang, Annie S Anderson, Sarah Barry, Nicki Boyer, Graham Brennan, Andrew Briggs, Christopher Bunn, Craig Donnachie and 8 more

Open access · goldAbstract readRandomized Controlled Trial
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Trial report in The international journal of behavioral nutrition and physical activity, 2018. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

19 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 49 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

18 authors at 5 institutions in 1 country.

Cindy M GraySchool of Social and Political Sciences, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, 25-29 Bute Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8RS, UK. cindy.gray@glasgow.ac.uk.ORCID 0000-0002-4295-6110
Sally WykeSchool of Social and Political Sciences, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, 25-29 Bute Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8RS, UK.
Ruiqi ZhangRobertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK.
Annie S AndersonCentre for Public Health Nutrition Research, Mailbox 7, Level 7, Ninewells Medical School, University of Dundee, Dundee, DD1 9SY, UK.
Sarah BarryRobertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK.
Nicki BoyerHealth Economics and Health Technology Assessment, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, 1 Lilybank Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8RZ, UK.
Graham BrennanInstitute of Health and Wellbeing, 25-29 Bute Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8RS, UK.
Andrew BriggsHealth Economics and Health Technology Assessment, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, 1 Lilybank Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8RZ, UK.
Christopher BunnInstitute of Health and Wellbeing, 25-29 Bute Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8RS, UK.
Craig DonnachieInstitute for Social Marketing, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Glasgow, FK9 4LA, UK.
Eleanor GrieveHealth Economics and Health Technology Assessment, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, 1 Lilybank Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8RZ, UK.
Ciaran Kohli-LynchHealth Economics and Health Technology Assessment, Institute of Health & Wellbeing, 1 Lilybank Gardens, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8RZ, UK.
Suzanne M LloydRobertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK.
Alex McConnachieRobertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK.
Colin McCowanRobertson Centre for Biostatistics, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Boyd Orr Building, University Avenue, University of Glasgow, Glasgow, G12 8QQ, UK.
Alice MacLeanMRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit, University of Glasgow, 200 Renfield Street, Glasgow, G2 3QB, UK.
Nanette MutrieInstitute for Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences, University of Edinburgh, 2.27 St Leonard's Land, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ, UK.
Kate HuntInstitute for Social Marketing, Faculty of Health Sciences and Sport, University of Stirling, Glasgow, FK9 4LA, UK.
University of Glasgow · GBUniversity of Stirling · GBMRC/CSO Social and Public Health Sciences Unit · GBUniversity of Dundee · GBUniversity of Edinburgh · GB

Funding

Chief Scientist Office SPHSU12Department of Health 09/3010/06Department of Health PHR/13/99/32Medical Research Council MC_U130059811Medical Research Council MC_UU_12017/12Medical Research Council MC_UU_12017/3Public Health Research Programme 13/99/32
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundObesity is a major public health concern requiring innovative interventions that support people to lose weight and keep it off long term. However, weight loss maintenance remains a challenge and is under-researched, particularly in men. The Football Fans in Training (FFIT) programme engages men in weight management through their interest in football, and encourages them to incorporate small, incremental physical activity and dietary changes into daily life to support long-term weight loss maintenance. In 2011/12, a randomised controlled trial (RCT) of FFIT demonstrated effectiveness and cost-effectiveness at 12 months. The current study aimed to investigate long-term maintenance of weight loss, behavioural outcomes and lifetime cost-effectiveness following FFIT.

methodsA longitudinal cohort study comprised 3.5-year follow-up of the 747 FFIT RCT participants. Men aged 35-65 years, BMI ≥ 28 kg/m

resultsOf 665 men invited, 488 (73%; 65% of the 747 RCT participants) attended 3.5-year measurements. The FFIT-FU-I group sustained a mean weight loss of 2.90 kg (95% CI 1.78, 4.02; p < 0.001) 3.5 years after starting FFIT; 32.2% (75/233) weighed ≥5% less than baseline. The FFIT-FU-C group had lost 2.71 kg (1.65, 3.77; p < 0.001) at the 3.5-year measurements (2.5 years after starting FFIT); 31.8% (81/255) weighed ≥5% less than baseline. There were significant sustained improvements in self-reported physical activity and diet in both groups. The estimated incremental cost-effectiveness of FFIT was £10,700-£15,300 per QALY gained at 3.5 years, and £1790-£2200 over participants' lifetime.

conclusionsParticipation in FFIT under research and routine conditions leads to long-term weight loss and improvements in physical activity and diet. Investment in FFIT is likely to be cost-effective as part of obesity management strategies in countries where football is popular.

trial registrationISRCTN32677491 , 20 October 2011.

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SoccerAdultAgedBody Mass IndexCohort StudiesCost-Benefit AnalysisDietExerciseFollow-Up StudiesHealth PromotionHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedObesityProgram EvaluationCost-effectivenessDietFootballInterventionLong -term weight loss maintenanceMenPhysical activityWeight management

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PMID29954449
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