Status:
ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
Eat Well for Life: A Weight Loss Maintenance Study
Lead Sponsor:
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
A study to investigate the effect of a low-ED prescription (consume ≥10 foods ≤ 1.0 kcal/g and ≤ 2 foods ≥ 3.0 kcal/g per day) versus an energy balance prescription (consume a daily energy intake at e...
Detailed Description
Obesity increases the risk of several health conditions. Weight loss of 5-10% of initial weight reduces the risk of several diseases. This degree of weight loss is achievable in behavioral obesity pro...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age between 18 and 70 years
- 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 on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire
- Individuals reporting joint problems, prescription medication usage, or other medical conditions that could limit exercise will be required to obtain written physician consent to participate
- Report being unable to walk for 2 blocks (1/4 mile) without stopping
- Report major psychiatric diseases or organic brain syndromes.
- Are currently participating in a weight loss program and/or taking weight loss or appetite regulation medication or lost \> 5% of body weight during the past 6 months
- Have had bariatric surgery for weight loss or are planning to have bariatric surgery in the next 22 months
- Intend to move outside of the metropolitan area within the time frame of the investigation
- Are pregnant, lactating, \< 6 months post-partum, or plan to become pregnant during the investigation
- Report not being able to consume meal replacements
- To participate in the weight loss maintenance phase, participants will need to lose equal to or greater than 8% of their body weight from the baseline measure at the conclusion of the 4-month weight loss phase.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 31 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
345 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01849627
Start Date
August 1 2014
End Date
December 31 2025
Last Update
April 3 2025
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University of Tennessee
Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37996