Table 1.
Baseline Subject Characteristics
| TOTAL RANDOMIZED (N=323) | REPORTED WEIGHT AT 6-MONTH AVAILABLE (N=234) | DID NOT HAVE A 6-MONTH REPORTED WEIGHT (N=89) | p-VALUE (6-MONTH REPORTED WEIGHT VS. NO 6-MONTH REPORTED WEIGHT) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (%) | ||||
| Male | 6.8 | 8.6 | 2.3 | |
| Female | 93.2 | 91.4 | 97.7 | 0.04 |
| Race (%) | ||||
| African American | 27.7 | 23.2 | 39.8 | |
| Caucasian | 72.3 | 76.8 | 60.2 | 0.003 |
| Condition (%) | ||||
| Internet | 49.8 | 52.6 | 42.7 | |
| Hybrid | 50.2 | 47.4 | 57.3 | 0.11 |
| Baseline Weighta (kg) | 97.0±17.4 | 96.0±17.6 | 99.8±16.6 | 0.08 |
| Baseline BMIa (kg/m2) | 35.6±5.6 | 35.1±5.6 | 37.0±5.4 | 0.01 |
| Weight loss 0–6 monthsa (kg) | 5.8±5.5 | 7.1±5.3 | 1.7±4.1 | <0.001 |
a
Mean±SD.
BMI, body mass index.