Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of HealthWear on Short-Term Weight Loss
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh
Collaborating Sponsors:
Roche Diagnostics GmbH
Conditions:
Weight Loss
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-55 years
Phase:
PHASE1
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of a computer tracking system and energy expenditure device on weight loss in adults.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18-55 years of age.
- Body mass index (BMI) between 25.0-39.9 kg/m2.
- Access to a computer, Internet access, and will demonstrate proficiency with using the Internet and Web-based software programs. Potential participants will be asked to provide the type of computer they have, the name of their internet service provider, and will have to demonstrate their ability to search the internet during their screening visit.
Exclusion
- Report losing \>5% of current body weight in the previous 6 months.
- Report participating in a research project involving weight loss or physical activity in the previous 6 months.
- For women, report being pregnant during the previous 6 months, or planning on becoming pregnant over the following 3 months of the intervention. (Pregnancy during initial screening will be based on self-report and will be included on the detailed medical history that is completed by subjects. In addition, this will also be obtained as part of the signed medical clearance from the individual's personal physician.)
- Currently being treated for any medical condition that could impact body weight (i.e., diabetes mellitus, cancer, etc.).
- History of myocardial infarction, or a history of undergoing heart surgery such as bypass or angioplasty.
- Taking medication that would affect heart rate or blood pressure responses to exercise (e.g., beta blockers).
- Taking medication that could affect metabolism and/or contribute to a change in body weight (e.g., synthroid).
- Being treated by a therapist for psychological issues or problems, taking pyschotropic medications, or receiving treatment with psychotropic medications within the previous 6 months.
- No exclusion criteria shall be based on race, ethnicity, or gender.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
June 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
September 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
75 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00177593
Start Date
June 1 2005
End Date
September 1 2005
Last Update
April 3 2023
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University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15203