However, she pointed out that some of the direct modifications made for the home group were still present at 18 months. For example, at the beginning of the study, members of the home group received a full-length mirror, healthy cooking and exercise magazines, and a treadmill or stationary bike. At 18 months, these items were present in the environments of the home group more frequently than in those of the standard treatment group. “Thus it appears that more direct modifications may be needed to produce sustained changes in the home environment,” Ms. Crane said.
Ms. Crane said that she had no relevant financial disclosures to make.