Status:
COMPLETED
Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Stepped-Care Approach to Long-Term Weight Loss (The Step-Up Study)
Lead Sponsor:
University of Pittsburgh
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
25-55 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The number of overweight and obese adults in the United States is increasing at a rapid rate. A "stepped-care" weight loss program, which at key times increases the frequency of contact between an ind...
Detailed Description
Obesity can lead to many serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and stroke. It is estimated that more than 65% of adults in the United States are overweight...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Body mass index (BMI) between 25.0 and 39.9 kg/m2
Exclusion
- Reports losing more than 5% of current body weight in the 6 months before study entry
- Participated in a research project involving weight loss or physical activity in the 6 months before study entry
- Pregnant during the 6 months before study entry, currently breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in the 18 months after study entry
- Current treatment for any medical condition that could affect body weight (e.g., diabetes mellitus, cancer)
- History of heart attack or heart surgery, including bypass or angioplasty
- Currently taking medication that would affect heart rate or blood pressure responses to exercise (e.g., beta blockers)
- Currently taking medication that could affect metabolism or change body weight (e.g., synthroid)
- Currently being treated for psychological issues or has taken psychotropic medications in the 6 months before study entry
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
363 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00714168
Start Date
March 1 2008
End Date
September 1 2011
Last Update
February 1 2016
Active Locations (2)
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1
University of North Carolina
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599
2
University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States, 15203