A Randomized Trial of Cardiovascular Risk Factor Reduction: Patterns of Attrition after Randomization and During Follow-Up

199713 citationsJournal Articlebronze Open Access

Authors

Theresa McCann · University of Washington

Michael H. Criqui · University of California, San Diego

Iraj A. Kashani · University of California, San Diego

James F. Sallis · San Diego State University

Karen J. Calfas · San Diego State University

Robert D. Langer · University of California, San Diego

Joan W. Rupp

Abstract

Both early and late drop-outs in a randomized trial of CVD risk reduction were significantly different than continuing participants in several key factors. These differences suggest the use of caution in both interpreting and making generalizations about behavioral trials of risk factor reduction when attrition is high.

Topics & Keywords

Nutritional Studies and Diet Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Cardiovascular Prevention & Rehabilitation

Volume 4, Issue 1, pp. 41-46

DOI: 10.1177/174182679700400108

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