Status:

COMPLETED

Investigating the Early Markers of Weight Loss

Lead Sponsor:

University of Ottawa

Collaborating Sponsors:

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico

Conditions:

Weight Loss

Appetitive Behavior

Eligibility:

FEMALE

20-55 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The study will include 30 women randomized in two distinct groups: G1: Slow weight loss and G2: Rapid weight loss . The total duration of the program will be different for each group, being over 20 an...

Detailed Description

Preliminary session (approximately 3 hours) During this visit, participants will receive the consent form and they will be informed of the experimental procedures, which will be used during each exper...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Present a 30≥BMI≥40 kg/m2,
  • Present a waist circumference \>88 cm
  • Must be weight-stable (±2 kg last 6 months)
  • Must be sedentary (less than 150 minutes per week)
  • Must be able to read in English
  • Must to present no history of alcohol or drugs abuse
  • Must be pre-menopausal with a regular menstrual cycle

Exclusion

  • present scores \>12 in the 16-item Binge Score Symptoms and/or score \>19 in the Depression Beck Inventory
  • present any history or evidence of cardiovascular disease, peripheral vascular disease, or stroke;
  • be insulin dependent (75g oral glucose tolerance test)
  • present a known renal and/or liver disease
  • present asthma requiring therapy
  • present plasma cholesterol \> 8 mmol/L
  • present systolic blood pressure \> 140 mmHg or diastolic blood pressure \> 90 mmHg
  • present previous history of inflammation disease, or cancer,
  • present untreated thyroid or pituitary disease
  • consume regularly medications that could affect cardiovascular function and/or metabolism
  • present food allergies
  • be pregnant
  • be smoker

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

November 1 2015

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

April 30 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04866875

Start Date

November 1 2015

End Date

April 30 2018

Last Update

April 30 2021

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