Status:
COMPLETED
Portion Size Strategies for Management of Body Weight
Lead Sponsor:
Penn State University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
FEMALE
20-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The primary aim of this research is to determine the efficacy of two portion-control strategies to achieve sustainable dietary and behavior changes and to promote weight loss and maintenance. A random...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Body mass index of 28 to 45 kg/m squared
- Able to safely engage in physical activity (walking)
- Able to attend regular instructional sessions at University Park, Pennsylvania
Exclusion
- have a medical condition diagnosed by a physician that precludes participation
- report symptoms indicative of depression or disordered eating
- report serious food allergies or intolerance
- current or planned participation in a weight-loss program
- pregnant or lactating or planning to become pregnant in the next 18 months
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2015
Estimated Enrollment :
186 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01474759
Start Date
July 1 2012
End Date
March 1 2015
Last Update
May 15 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Penn State University Laboratory for the Study of Human Ingestive Behavior
University Park, Pennsylvania, United States, 16803