Status:
COMPLETED
Low Carbohydrate Diet Compared to Calorie and Fat Restricted Diet in Patients With Obesity and Type II Diabetes
Lead Sponsor:
US Department of Veterans Affairs
Conditions:
Obesity
Type 2 Diabetes
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
This study is designed to address the hypothesis that in obese patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM), a low carbohydrate diet not specifically restricted in calories compared to low fat, caloric...
Detailed Description
Objectives: This study is designed to address the hypothesis that in obese patients with type 2 DM, a low carbohydrate diet not specifically restricted in calories compared to low fat, caloric restri...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- Male or female subjects \> 18 years of age
- Clinical diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus or on insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents
- Body mass index of \> 30 kg/m2
- The subject must we willing and able to monitor their blood glucose with a glucometer at least 2 times per week.
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
156 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00108459
Start Date
September 1 2004
End Date
December 1 2007
Last Update
January 21 2009
Active Locations (1)
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VA Medical Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104