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Status:

COMPLETED

Comparison of Two Approaches to Weight Loss Follow-Up Study

Lead Sponsor:

University of Pennsylvania

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Conditions:

Obesity

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-65 years

Phase:

PHASE4

Brief Summary

This is a follow-up research study to determine if there are any differences in the long-term maintenance of two diet groups, the Atkins' diet (low-carbohydrate) or the LEARN program (low-fat). The At...

Detailed Description

\*\*\*PLEASE NOTE: Only those who participated in the original study of low carbohydrate and low fat diets are eligable for enrollment in this follow-up study\*\*\*

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Inclusion Criteria
  • Body mass index between 30 and 40
  • Live and work within 1 hour of the study site
  • Stable psychological status Exclusion criteria
  • History of heart disease, heart attack, or stroke
  • Blood pressure \>140/90 mmHg
  • Abnormal cholesterol levels
  • Significant psychiatric illness
  • Any medication that affects weight or metabolic rate
  • Presence or history of a chronic disease that is known to affect appetite, food intake, or metabolism (i.e., diabetes, thyroid disease, or cancer)
  • Currently using antidepressants, steroids, tobacco, or illegal drugs
  • Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy
  • 10 lb change in weight within 6 months of study entry
  • History of malignant arrhythmias or cerebrovascular, renal, or hepatic disease
  • History of protein wasting diseases or gout
  • Severe arthritis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Certain types of hormone replacement therapy
  • Currently following a vegetarian diet

Exclusion

    Key Trial Info

    Start Date :

    July 1 2004

    Trial Type :

    INTERVENTIONAL

    Allocation :

    ACTUAL

    End Date :

    March 1 2006

    Estimated Enrollment :

    6 Patients enrolled

    Trial Details

    Trial ID

    NCT00143962

    Start Date

    July 1 2004

    End Date

    March 1 2006

    Last Update

    August 17 2016

    Active Locations (3)

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    University of Colorado

    Denver, Colorado, United States

    2

    Washington University

    St Louis, Missouri, United States

    3

    University of Pennsylvania

    Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States