Status:
COMPLETED
Enhanced Internet Behavior Therapy for Treating Obesity
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-60 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to compare two Internet-based behavioral weight loss programs.
Detailed Description
Given the increasing prevalence of obesity and fact that many adults have a strong preference to lose weight without attending weekly treatment meetings, there is need to develop effective alternative...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- BMI 25 to 40
Exclusion
- heart attack, stroke, cancer in the last 5 years, angina, diabetes that is treated with oral agents or insulin (people with type 2 diabetes whose disease is controlled through diet and exercise alone will be considered eligible), orthopedic or joint problems that would prohibit exercise;
- major psychiatric diagnoses and organic brain syndromes;
- pregnant, lactating, less than 6 months post-partum, or plan to become pregnant w/in 12 mos.
- currently taking weight loss medications or lost \> 5% of body weight during the past 6 months;
- intend to move to another city within the 12 month study duration;
- have another family member living in the household enrolled in the study
- heart problems, frequent chest pains, or faintness or dizziness
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
October 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00212238
Start Date
September 1 2003
End Date
October 1 2006
Last Update
March 18 2010
Active Locations (1)
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599