Caloric Titration Method of Weight Loss and Maintenance

Study examined the effectiveness of daily self-weighing to prevent age related weight gain.

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Key information

Conditions

Healthy

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Dorms or student houseing

Ithaca, New York, 14853, United States

About this study

Were given scales to weigh themselves daily. Change in weight was measured at the beginning and end of the two year observation period.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

over the age of 18
not pregnant
not trying to gain or lose weight

Exclusion criteria

diabetes
history of an eating disorder
Body Mass Index (BMI) greater than 27.0 kg/m2.

Treatment and study plan

Frequent Self-Weighing

Other

Were given scales to weigh themselves daily. Change in weight was measured at the beginning and end of the two year observation period.

Other names: Daily weighing

Primary outcomes

Prevention of age related weight gain by weighing daily

Time frame: 2 years

By weighing oneself daily and seeing a graph of their weight on the scale, the participants will be able to prevent gaining weight over a two year period

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Cornell University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Caloric Titration Method of Weight Loss and Maintenance in the Cornell Community: A Longitudinal Analysis of Psychological Factors

Important dates

Study start: 2010
Primary completion: 2012
Study completion: 2012
First posted: Jun 12, 2018
Registry last updated: Jun 12, 2018

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