Table 3.
Meta-analysis comparing CR regimens with control: mean difference (MD) 95% CI and I-squared percentages for weight, fat mass and body mass index (BMI).
| Outcome | By Subgroup Meta-Analysis | No. of Studies | MD (95% CI) | I2 (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight * | Overall | 6 | −7.90 (−7.99, −7.81) | 0.0 | |
| Normal weight | 2 | −7.90 (−7.99, −7.81) | 0.0 | ||
| By BMI | Overweight | 3 | −6.50 (−10.61, −2.40) | 0.0 | |
| Obese | 1 | −3.30 (−17.72, 11.12) | – | ||
| By follow-up | ≤5 months from baseline | 2 | −4.26 (−9.33, −0.80) | 0.0 | |
| ≥6–≤11 months from the baseline | 1 | −8.70 (−17.36, −0.04) | – | ||
| ≥12 months from the baseline | 3 | −7.90 (−7.99, −7.81) | 0.0 | ||
| Fat mass * | Overall | 5 | −4.40 (−6.69, −0.45) | 85.7 | |
| By follow-up | ≤6 months from baseline | 2 | −1.91 (−3.37, −0.45) | 0.0 | |
| >6 months from baseline | 3 | −5.80 (−5.87, −5.72) | 0,0 | ||
| By BMI | Normal weight | 2 | −5.80 (−5.87, −5.72) | 0.0 | |
| Overweight | 2 | −3.64 (−7.70, −0.41) | 76.5 | ||
| Obese | 1 | −2.40 (−12.72, 7.92) | – | ||
| BMI ** | Overall | 5 | −2.68 (−3.51, −1.86) | 69.6 | |
| By follow-up | Follow-up ≤5 months from baseline | 1 | −0.50 (−1.91, 0.91) | – | |
| Follow-up ≥6–≤11 months from the baseline | 1 | −4.30 (−6.18, −2.42) | – | ||
| Follow-up ≥12 months from the baseline | 3 | −2.70 (−2.73, −2.67) | 0.0 | ||
* MD is expressed in kg; ** MDs are expressed in kg/m2.