Status:
UNKNOWN
Modifying Obesogenic Homes: Impact on Weight Maintenance
Lead Sponsor:
The Miriam Hospital
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The obesity epidemic observed in recent years can be largely attributed to an obesogenic environment that encourages overeating and sedentary lifestyles. Behavioral weight control treatment, the most ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- are between 21-70 years of age.
- have a body mass index (BMI) between 25-50 kg/m2 .
- live with another overweight adult who is between 18-70 years of age and has a BMI between 25-50 kg/m2 and who is willing to participate in the study
Exclusion
- report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q; items 1-4). Individuals endorsing joint problems, prescription medication usage, or other medical conditions that could limit exercise will be required to obtain written physician consent to participate.
- report conditions that in the judgment of the Principal Investigator would render them potentially unlikely to follow the protocol for 18 months including an illness likely to be terminal within 18 months, plans to move out of the area, substance abuse or other significant psychiatric problems, or dementia.
- report being unable to walk 2 blocks (1/4 mile) without stopping.
- are currently participating in a weight loss program and/or taking a weight loss medication.
- are currently pregnant or intend to become pregnant in the next 18 months.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
April 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
400 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00200330
Start Date
November 1 2004
End Date
April 1 2008
Last Update
April 18 2007
Active Locations (1)
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Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center, The Miriam Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02903