Internet Treatment for Persons With Overweight or Obesity
Internet Treatment for Persons With Overweight or Obesity
Overweight and obesity are increasing and more than 50% of all people over 18 years in Sweden
 are overweight or obese. Main causes are changes in lifestyle habits regarding diet and
 physical activity. Obesity increases the risk of various diseases such as type 2 diabetes,
 cardiovascular disease, arthrosis and cancer; it also affects the quality of life. Losing
 5-10% of body weight can improve metabolic health and quality of life. However, weight loss
 is difficult to achieve and especially to maintain over a longer period of time. Treatment
 based on cognitive behavioral therapy improves long-term outcomes. A behavioral treatment
 program via the Internet has been developed that contains 12 treatment modules that the
 patient follows for 6 months. The patient has regular contact with a therapist who follows
 the patient's treatment process and provides support. The purpose of this pilot study is to
 evaluate the Internet-based treatment regarding weight reduction, change in eating habits,
 physical activity and quality of life. We also intend to investigate how feasible and
 user-friendly the treatment program is and the patients' experiences of the treatment
 effects.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  18 years and older

 -  BMI 30 or over

 -  BMI over 28 and under 30 with one or more of the following: hypertension, prediabetes,
 type 2 diabetes, coronary heart disease, hyperlipidaemia, liver steatosis, sleep apnea
 or polycystic ovary syndrome

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Severe mental illness

 -  Previous or present eating disorder

 -  Pregnancy

 -  Breast feeding

 -  Serious cancer under treatment

 -  Use of weight-loss drugs

 -  Weight loss treatment in the last 6 months

 -  Misuse of alcohol or drugs

 -  Type 1 diabetes

 -  Not being able to speak/read/write Swedish