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NCT Number: NCT02671110

A Trial Comparing Two Approaches to Weight Loss

This study compared the recently developed Transforming Your Life (TYL) weight loss program to the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), considered the "Gold Standard" in behavioral weight loss treatment.

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Key information

Conditions

Overweight and Obesity Body Weight Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Obesity Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

21 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403, United States

About this study

Weight loss programs evidence considerable variability in treatment outcomes and weight regain is common, signaling the need for the refinement of effective treatments. This study compared the recently developed Transforming Your Life (TYL) program to the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), considered the "Gold Standard" in behavioral weight loss treatment.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • overweight/obese (body mass index>27 kg/m2)
  • free from serious medical conditions that would complicate participation in the intervention via adherence or mobility (e.g., serious heart disease or musculoskeletal problems that would interfere with moderate exercise)
  • had not undergone bariatric surgery
  • able to provide medical clearance from their physician.

Exclusion criteria

  • evidence of medical conditions that would complicate participation in the intervention via adherence or mobility (e.g., serious heart disease or musculoskeletal problems that would interfere with moderate exercise)
  • had undergone bariatric surgery,

Treatment and study plan

Transforming Your Life

Behavioral

See Transforming Your Life Arm

Diabetes Prevention Program

Behavioral

See Diabetes Prevention Program Arm

Primary outcomes

  1. Weight Loss

    Time frame: 10 months

    lbs

Secondary outcomes

  1. Caloric Intake

    Time frame: 4 months

    kilocalories

  2. Energy expenditure

    Time frame: 4 months

    kilocalories

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Robert Carels

Other

Registry information

Official study title

A Randomized Trial Comparing Two Approaches to Weight Loss

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2014
First posted
Feb 2, 2016
Registry last updated
Feb 2, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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