Table 1.

SPIRIT schedule for the WELCOME RCT

^aPsychological Parameters are: self-control, eating behavior, anxiety, depression, self-esteem

^bMedical Parameters are blood sampling for metabolic syndromes (kidney function, liver function, insulin/glucose, hormonal status, cortisol, extra serum), peripheral microvascular endothelial function, tonsillar hypertrophy, sleep

^cIn outpatient centers, both medical and psychological parameters are measured only on time points T0, T2 and T4. In the inpatient center, the psychological parameters are also measured on time points T1 and T3