Status:
COMPLETED
Lifestyle, Eating, and Activity Patterns
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Collaborating Sponsors:
American Heart Association
Conditions:
Overweight
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research is to test the effect of manipulating eating frequency on hunger and the reinforcing value of food in 50 overweight/obese adults participating in a 6-month behavioral weig...
Detailed Description
Previous observational and experimental research suggests that increased eating frequency is related to lower weight, body mass index (BMI)and body fatness. It is proposed that eating frequently durin...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- body mass index (BMI) between 27 and 45 kg/m2
Exclusion
- report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of consciousness
- report being unable to walk 1/4 mile without stopping
- report major psychological disease or organic brain syndromes
- report a diagnosis of type I or type II diabetes
- are currently participating in a weight loss program, are taking weight loss medication, have had surgery for weight loss, or have lost \> 5% of their body weight in the past 6 months
- are currently participating in a program that manipulates their eating habits
- intent to move outside of the East Tennessee area within the time frame of the intervention
- are pregnant, lactating, less than 6 months post-partum, or plan to become pregnant during the time frame of the intervention
- are unwilling to attend group intervention meetings, assessments, or complete a food diary for the duration of the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
50 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00944099
Start Date
January 1 2010
End Date
December 1 2011
Last Update
April 5 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Healthy Eating and Acitivty Laboratory, University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37996-1920