Status:
COMPLETED
Recruiting and Retaining Young Adults in Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment
Lead Sponsor:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-25 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
A randomized pilot study will be conducted, the goal of which is to determine which format represents the most viable approach to behavioral weight loss treatment with 18-25 year olds. Specifically, p...
Detailed Description
A randomized pilot study will be conducted, the goal of which is to determine which format represents the most viable approach to behavioral weight loss treatment with 18-25 year olds. Specifically, p...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Between 18-25 years of age. Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 45 kg/m2. Men and women will be recruited. All race and ethnic groups will be recruited.
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Exclusion
- Currently receiving treatment for Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or report a history of cardiovascular disease.
- Other health problems which may influence the ability to walk for physical activity or be associated with unintentional weight change, including cancer treatment within the past 5 years or tuberculosis.
- Report a history of, or current diagnosed DSM-IV-TR eating disorder (i.e., anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa) or any current compensatory behaviors (e.g., vomiting, laxative use, excessive exercise).
- Report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). Individuals endorsing joint problems, prescription medication usage, or other medical conditions that could limit exercise will be required to obtain written physician consent to participate.
- Report a history of any psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or organic brain syndromes; report hospitalization for any psychiatric disorder within the last 12 months.
- Are currently participating in a weight loss program and/or taking weight loss medication.
- Lost \> 5% of body weight during the past 6 months or history of bariatric surgery.
- Participation in any other research study that may interfere with this study.
- Intend to move outside of the surrounding area within the time frame of the investigation or will be out of town / unavailable for three or more weeks during the initial intervention period.
- Are pregnant, lactating, less than 6 months post-partum, or plan to become pregnant during the time frame of the investigation.
- Failure to complete screening appointments.
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Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
52 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01889082
Start Date
January 1 2013
End Date
September 1 2014
Last Update
December 18 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298