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
Active Locations (1)
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35294-3360