Table 3 Reasons for withdrawal from the study, presented by randomised group
Withdrawal reasons | |||
|---|---|---|---|
|  | BI (n = 58) | CP12 (n = 110) | CP52 (n = 100) |
Changed mind about participating | 12 (21%) | 21 (19%) | 28 (28%) |
Found another weight loss method | 1 (2%) | 2 (2%) | 1 (1%) |
Health issues | 5 (9%) | 16 (15%) | 15 (15%) |
Moved away | 7 (12%) | 17 (15%) | 13 (13%) |
No reason given | 6 (10%) | 16 (15%) | 9 (9%) |
Personal reasons | 7 (12%) | 12 (11%) | 14 (14%) |
Time/other commitments | 6 (10%) | 13 (12%) | 9 (9%) |
Trouble attending study visits | 0 | 3 (3%) | 1 (1%) |
Unable to attend WW | N/A | 1 (1%) | 2 (2%) |
Unhappy with study procedures | 0 | 2 (2%) | 2 (2%) |
Unhappy with intervention | 14 (24%) | 7 (6%) | 6 (6%) |