Obesity science & practice · 2026
Consistent Support Group Attendance Is Vital for Sustained Total Body Weight Loss in a Community Gastroenterology Clinic.
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Tolia Sangini, Gunaratnam Sejal, Kumar Nishant, Evans Mallory, Seibel Caitlin, Sarma Aruna V, Gunaratnam Naresh
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OBJECTIVE: Obesity is a major modifiable risk factor for gastrointestinal disease. Although lifestyle modification remains the basis of treatment, these interventions are often ineffective when self-directed. This study aimed to assess the effect on weight loss when lifestyle modification is paired with a support group model.
METHODS: Ninety-four patients with obesity enrolled in the weight loss program at a community gastroenterology practice and participated in a 6-month support group. These sessions provided patients with a space to discuss shared experiences and receive education. Total body weight loss was examined by the level of support group attendance.
RESULTS: Patients who demonstrated high levels of support group attendance (≥ 75%) had significantly greater mean absolute (p = 0.0004) and total percentage body weight loss (p < 0.0001) compared to those who attended fewer sessions and overall were significantly more likely to achieve clinically significant total body weight loss (≥ 10%) (p = 0.0008) over the 6-month period after adjustment for age.
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that lifestyle modification is effective in achieving clinically significant weight loss when patients have consistent engagement, measured here by attendance, in a support group. Regular support group attendance has been validated as an effective tool to maintain lifestyle modification participation and adherence, and it appears equally important in sustaining long-term weight loss.
METHODS: Ninety-four patients with obesity enrolled in the weight loss program at a community gastroenterology practice and participated in a 6-month support group. These sessions provided patients with a space to discuss shared experiences and receive education. Total body weight loss was examined by the level of support group attendance.
RESULTS: Patients who demonstrated high levels of support group attendance (≥ 75%) had significantly greater mean absolute (p = 0.0004) and total percentage body weight loss (p < 0.0001) compared to those who attended fewer sessions and overall were significantly more likely to achieve clinically significant total body weight loss (≥ 10%) (p = 0.0008) over the 6-month period after adjustment for age.
CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates that lifestyle modification is effective in achieving clinically significant weight loss when patients have consistent engagement, measured here by attendance, in a support group. Regular support group attendance has been validated as an effective tool to maintain lifestyle modification participation and adherence, and it appears equally important in sustaining long-term weight loss.