Status:
COMPLETED
Rethinking Eating and FITness for Men
Lead Sponsor:
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Conditions:
Weight Loss
Overweight
Eligibility:
MALE
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to test the effect of a new three-month behavioral weight loss program among adult men. Weight will be measured at three and six months post randomization. The interventio...
Detailed Description
Obesity is one of the greatest threats to modern public health. It is associated with negative physical and mental health outcomes as well as increased healthcare expenditures. Throughout the time per...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male
- 18-65 years of age
- Body mass index between 25-40 kg/m²
- Able to access the Internet at least twice weekly
- Able to read and write in English
- Able to attend two group sessions at the UNC Weight Research Program clinic site
Exclusion
- Lost more than 10 pounds over the last 6 months
- Currently participating in another weight loss program
- Report a diagnosis of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or substance abuse, or depression leading to hospitalization during the previous year
- Currently being treated for cancer
- Unable to exercise safely (as defined as endorsement of items 1-4 of the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire)
- Heavy use or abuse of alcohol (as defined as a score of 8 or higher on the Alcohol Disorders Identification Test)
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
107 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01843595
Start Date
July 1 2013
End Date
October 1 2014
Last Update
October 21 2014
Active Locations (1)
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27599