Status:

COMPLETED

Rethinking Eating and FITness for Men

Lead Sponsor:

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Conditions:

Weight Loss

Overweight

Eligibility:

MALE

18-65 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to test the effect of a new three-month behavioral weight loss program among adult men. Weight will be measured at three and six months post randomization. The interventio...

Detailed Description

Obesity is one of the greatest threats to modern public health. It is associated with negative physical and mental health outcomes as well as increased healthcare expenditures. Throughout the time per...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Male
  • 18-65 years of age
  • Body mass index between 25-40 kg/m²
  • Able to access the Internet at least twice weekly
  • Able to read and write in English
  • Able to attend two group sessions at the UNC Weight Research Program clinic site

Exclusion

  • Lost more than 10 pounds over the last 6 months
  • Currently participating in another weight loss program
  • Report a diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or substance abuse, or depression leading to hospitalization during the previous year
  • Currently being treated for cancer
  • Unable to exercise safely (as defined as endorsement of items 1-4 of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire)
  • Heavy use or abuse of alcohol (as defined as a score of 8 or higher on the Alcohol Disorders Identification Test)

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

July 1 2013

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 1 2014

Estimated Enrollment :

107 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT01843595

Start Date

July 1 2013

End Date

October 1 2014

Last Update

October 21 2014

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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599