Status:
COMPLETED
Bright Light Therapy for Weight Loss
Lead Sponsor:
Russian Academy of Medical Sciences
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The study investigates whether bright artificial light adds to hypocaloric diet to lose weight in obese subjects.
Detailed Description
The study is aimed to check a preliminary evidence that bright light may help to lose weight in obese people (Thor Helge Bergan, Norvay, 2002, unpublished). Subjects: aged 20-65 y, BMI \> 30, non-seas...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- age 20-65 y
- BMI \> 30
- non-seasonal (SPAQ score \<8, no seasonal problem)
- good general health; if there is a serious chronic disease - then compensated, with a constant dose of medication(s)
- regular sleep from 22:00-1:00 to 6:00-9:00
- a wish to participate and complete the study
Exclusion
- any acute disease during the past month
- transmeridian travel \>3 time zones over the past month
- a use of medication(s) which influence body weight - during the last 2 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
41 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00406770
Start Date
December 1 2006
End Date
April 1 2007
Last Update
October 19 2009
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