Status:
COMPLETED
Weight Loss on the Web: A Pilot Study Comparing a Commercial Website to a Structured Behavioral Intervention
Lead Sponsor:
University of Vermont
Conditions:
Obesity
Diet Therapy
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The primary purpose of this study was to compare weight loss achieved through a behavioral online intervention vs. a commercial self-help website. The investigators hypothesized that there would be no...
Detailed Description
Obesity has reached epidemic proportions in the United States. Novel approaches are needed to address this issue on a broad scale. The internet holds promise as a way to disseminate effective weight l...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- BMI between 25 and 39.9 kg/m2
- 18 or older
Exclusion
- Planned to move within 1 year
- Planned a pregnancy within 1 year
- Take medications with weight implications
- Unable to exercise moderately
- Participating in another weight loss program
- Lacked minimum computer requirements
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
March 1 2005
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00263172
Start Date
February 1 2003
End Date
March 1 2005
Last Update
January 22 2010
Active Locations (1)
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Behavioral Weight Management Program/Univ of Vermont
Burlington, Vermont, United States, 05405