Status:

COMPLETED

Use of a Portion Control Food Tool to Induce Weight Loss in Obese Type 2 Diabetics.

Lead Sponsor:

University of Calgary

Collaborating Sponsors:

Stewart Diabetes Education Fund

Conditions:

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Obesity

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study was to determine whether a food portion control tool would be effective to result in weight loss in a group of overweight type 2 diabetics. We hypothesized that this tool wou...

Detailed Description

The prevalence of obesity is increasing worldwide. Portion size is known to be an important determinant of energy intake. However, to our knowledge, no clinical trials have previously been conducted w...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • age 18 or older
  • diagnosis of type 2 diabetes mellitus
  • body mass index of 30 or greater
  • a member of the Diabetes Education Center in Calgary, AB, Canada, for at least 6 months prior to study enrollment

Exclusion

  • taking a weight loss medication (sibutramine or orlistat)
  • weight loss \>10 lbs in 2 months preceding study enrolment
  • consumption of dinner at restaurants more than twice weekly
  • current diagnosis of cancer
  • psychiatric illness under care of a psychiatrist
  • surgery in the 3 months prior to the study, or expected during the study period
  • history of bulimia or anorexia nervosa

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 1 2004

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

End Date :

December 1 2004

Estimated Enrollment :

130 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00254124

Start Date

April 1 2004

End Date

December 1 2004

Last Update

November 15 2005

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Diabetes Education Center, Colonel Belcher Hospital

Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2R 0K5