The effects of a cash deposit for attendance were examined in 579 clients at a fee for service obesity clinic. The weight loss and attendance of 26 groups required to submit a refundable attendance deposit were compared to 34 no-deposit groups. Significant differences in weight loss and attendance favored those groups who submitted refundable deposits.
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