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Title: Hockey Fans in Training: A Pilot Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial
Author(s): Petrella, Robert J
Gill, Dawn
Zou, Guangyong
Cruz, Ashleigh de
Riggin, Brendan
Bartol, Cassandra
Danylchuk, Karen
Hunt, Kate
Wyke, Sally
Gray, Cindy
Bunn, Christopher
Zwarenstein, Merrick
Keywords: men's health
overweight/obesity
lifestyle intervention
physical activity
health promotion
weight loss
Issue Date: Dec-2017
Date Deposited: 3-Apr-2018
Citation: Petrella RJ, Gill D, Zou G, Cruz Ad, Riggin B, Bartol C, Danylchuk K, Hunt K, Wyke S, Gray C, Bunn C & Zwarenstein M (2017) Hockey Fans in Training: A Pilot Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 49 (12), pp. 2506-2516. https://doi.org/10.1249/MSS.0000000000001380
Abstract: Introduction  Hockey Fans in Training (Hockey FIT) is a gender-sensitized weight loss and healthy lifestyle program. We investigated 1) feasibility of recruiting and retaining overweight and obese men into a pilot pragmatic randomized controlled trial and 2) potential for Hockey FIT to lead to weight loss and improvements in other outcomes at 12 wk and 12 months.  Methods  Male fans of two ice hockey teams (35-65 yr; body mass index ≥28 kg·m-2) located in Ontario (Canada) were randomized to intervention (Hockey FIT) or comparator (wait-list control). Hockey FIT includes a 12-wk active phase (weekly, coach-led group meetings including provision of dietary information, practice of behavior change techniques, and safe exercise sessions plus incremental pedometer walking) and a 40-wk minimally supported phase (smartphone app for sustaining physical activity, private online social network, standardized e-mails, booster session/reunion). Measurement at baseline and 12 wk (both groups) and 12 months (intervention group only) included clinical outcomes (e.g., weight) and self-reported physical activity, diet, and self-rated health.  Results  Eighty men were recruited in 4 wk; trial retention was >80% at 12 wk and >75% at 12 months. At 12 wk, the intervention group lost 3.6 kg (95% confidence interval, -5.26 to -1.90 kg) more than the comparator group (P < 0.001) and maintained this weight loss to 12 months. The intervention group also demonstrated greater improvements in other clinical measures, physical activity, diet, and self-rated health at 12 wk; most sustained to 12 months.  Conclusions  Results suggest feasible recruitment/retention of overweight and obese men in the Hockey FIT program. Results provide evidence for the potential effectiveness of Hockey FIT for weight loss and improved health in at-risk men and, thus, evidence to proceed with a definitive trial.
DOI Link: 10.1249/MSS.0000000000001380
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