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

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Wilford Hall Medical Center AFB

San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78236