Status:
COMPLETED
Preventing Overweight in USAF Personnel: Minimal Contact Program
Lead Sponsor:
Baylor College of Medicine
Collaborating Sponsors:
United States Department of Defense
Conditions:
Overweight
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The prevalence of overweight in the United States Air Force (USAF) is about 22%. The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a minimal contact behavioral therapy plus usual care gro...
Detailed Description
The objective of this study is to compare the relative effectiveness of two approaches to weight management, using a controlled comparison experiment. The two approaches are: Minimal Contact Behavior ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Within 5 pounds below or equal to their MAW or above MAW according to USAF Weight and height tables
- Access to personal computer with Internet access
- Plan to remain in the local area for one year
- Male or female between the ages 18-55 years
Exclusion
- Pregnant, planning to become pregnant or becomes pregnant
- Weight loss of more than 10 pounds in the past 3 months
- No prescription or nonprescription weight-loss medication for at least 6 months prior to screening
- On any medical profile. Specific exclusion includes history of myocardial infarction, stroke, or cancer in the past 5 years, diabetes, angina, and orthopedic or joint problems that would prohibit exercise.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2001
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
November 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
500 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00417599
Start Date
December 1 2001
End Date
November 1 2015
Last Update
June 24 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Wilford Hall Medical Center AFB
San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78236