Pilot randomised controlled trial of Weight Watchers® referral with or without dietitian-led group support for weight loss in women treated for breast cancer: the BRIGHT (BReast cancer weIGHT loss) trial

Pilot randomised controlled trial of Weight Watchers® referral with or without dietitian-led group support for weight loss in women treated for breast cancer: the BRIGHT (BReast cancer weIGHT loss) trial

Abstract Background Being overweight or obese following breast cancer diagnosis can increase cancer recurrence and mortality, so effective interventions for weight loss in this group could enhance survival. A pilot randomised controlled trial was conducted to assess whether a weight loss programme c...

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Main Authors: Rumana S. N. Newlands, Maria Ntessalen, Julia Clark, Shona Fielding, Pat Hoddinott, Steven D. Heys, Geraldine McNeill, Leone C. A. Craig
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-02-01
Series:Pilot and Feasibility Studies
Subjects:
Breast cancer
Weight loss
Weight Watchers
Group support
Pilot trial
Feasibility
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-019-0405-x

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http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40814-019-0405-x

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