About The Study: In this trial, patient-delivered lifestyle intervention (mentor interventionists plus peer support) yielded significantly better weight loss maintenance and cardiovascular risk outcomes compared with standard-of-care treatment delivered by professionals. Future research may examine the effectiveness of this novel treatment approach in community and clinical settings.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Tricia M. Leahey, PhD, email tricia.leahey@uconn.edu .
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