Status:

COMPLETED

Reimbursement Effects on Enrollment in Obesity Treatment

Lead Sponsor:

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Conditions:

Obesity

Eligibility:

All Genders

19+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to simulate what would occur if insurance reimbursement became available for obesity treatment but required that the individual meet defined performance milestones.

Detailed Description

This is a prospective study to determine whether a reimbursement incentive (the prospect of reimbursement of half of the out-of-pocket fee for participation in the UAB EatRight Weight Management Progr...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Adults with obesity (BMI at least 30 kg/m2)
  • Commitment of the full EatRight Weight Management Program fee

Exclusion

  • None

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2006

Estimated Enrollment :

401 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00250510

Start Date

June 1 2004

End Date

December 1 2006

Last Update

March 18 2010

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University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35294-3360