Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of Continuous vs. Intermittent Caloric Restriction on Fat Los
Lead Sponsor:
Coastal Carolina University
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this research study examines fat mass loss using a continuous calorie reduction protocol versus continuous caloric restriction interspersed with "diet refeeds" and "diet breaks" over 12...
Detailed Description
In order to lose weight, an individual must sustain an energy deficit (whereby caloric intake is significantly lower than expenditure) over time. However, a rich base of evidence suggests that weight ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults aged 18-65 years of age, 2) Females only, 3) All ethnicities 4). Must reside in Horry County, South Carolina, 5) have a BMI of \> 30-45 kg/m2 6) weight stable for the last 3 months 7). Exercise less than 150 minutes of physical activity per week) 8. Have access to an Apple® iPhone or Android® smart phone.
Exclusion
- Adults who are physically active greater than 150 minutes per week, participants who were unwilling or unable to attend testing sessions between 6 am and 12 pm, participants planning to take holidays and/or work-related travel during the study period (challenges adherence to the diet, and interferes with testing session scheduling, participants who have lost greater than 10 pounds in the last 3 months, participants has stated an immunodeficiency disorder, kidney disease, heart attack within the last 3 months, has known dementia, brain cancer, current eating disorders, history of significant neurological or psychiatric disorder or any other psychological condition impacting their decision making, currently taking dietary supplements that could profoundly modify metabolism or body weight, has undergone major surgery, less than 4 weeks prior to enrollment in the study, undergone bariatric surgery \<12 months prior to starting the study, or diagnosis of type 1 diabetes. Although not anticipated for this study population, women cannot be or suspect they may be pregnant.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 15 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
40 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06079658
Start Date
October 1 2022
End Date
August 15 2023
Last Update
October 12 2023
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Williams Brice Building
Conway, South Carolina, United States, 29526