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
Active Locations (1)
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Diabetes Education Center, Colonel Belcher Hospital
Calgary, Alberta, Canada, T2R 0K5