title: The SHED-IT community trial: a randomized controlled trial of internet- and paper-based weight loss programs tailored for overweight and obese men.
abstract: BACKGROUND
  There is limited evidence for effective obesity treatment programs that engage men.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  This study evaluated the efficacy of two gender-tailored weight loss interventions for men, which required no face-to-face contact.
  
  
  METHODS
  This was a three-arm, randomized controlled trial: (1) Resources (n = 54), gender-tailored weight loss materials (DVD, handbooks, pedometer, tape measure); (2) Online (n = 53), Resources materials plus study website and e-feedback; and (3) Wait-list control (n = 52). The interventions lasted 3 months and were grounded in Social Cognitive Theory.
  
  
  RESULTS
  At 6 months, significantly greater weight loss was observed for the Online (-4.7 kg; 95 % CI -6.1, -3.2) and Resources (-3.7 kg; 95 % CI -4.9, -2.5) groups compared to the control (-0.5 kg; 95 % CI -1.4, 0.4). Additionally, both intervention groups significantly improved body mass index, percent body fat, waist circumference, blood pressure, physical activity, quality of life, alcohol risk, and portion size, compared to controls.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Men achieved significant weight loss after receiving novel, minimal-contact, gender-tailored programs, which were designed for widespread dissemination.
authors.affiliation: School of Education, Priority Research Centre in Physical Activity and Nutrition, University of Newcastle, Callaghan, NSW, 2308, Australia. Philip.Morgan@newcastle.edu.au
authors.forename: Philip J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Morgan
authors.forename: Robin
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Callister
authors.forename: Clare E
authors.initials: CE
authors.lastname: Collins
authors.forename: Ronald C
authors.initials: RC
authors.lastname: Plotnikoff
authors.forename: Myles D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Young
authors.forename: Nina
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Berry
authors.forename: Patrick
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: McElduff
authors.forename: Tracy
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Burrows
authors.forename: Elroy
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Aguiar
authors.forename: Kristen L
authors.initials: KL
authors.lastname: Saunders
mesh_terms: D001794:Blood Pressure / Q000502:physiology; D001823:Body Composition / Q000502:physiology; D015992:Body Mass Index; D006339:Heart Rate / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009043:Motor Activity; D009765:Obesity / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D050177:Overweight / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D011788:Quality of Life; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D055105:Waist Circumference / Q000502:physiology; D014850:Waiting Lists; D015431:Weight Loss; D061217:Weight Reduction Programs / Q000379:methods*