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NCT Number: NCT00750022

Feasibility of Integrating Indirect Calorimetry (IC) Technology in Primary Care

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility of using indirect calorimetry (IC) within a comprehensive weight reduction program. Will individuals that receive a personalized nutrition program, at baseline, from IC technology respond better to treatment compared to individuals receiving IC technology at three months.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Colorado Center for Chronic Care Innovations

Westminster, Colorado, 80031, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • BMI greater than 30 kg/m2
  • 18-70 years of age

Exclusion criteria

  • No participation in other weight loss efforts outside study.
  • Pregnant or lactating

Treatment and study plan

Individualized IC treatment

Behavioral

Individuals will receive IC measurement at baseline and three months. Nutrition and physical activity plan will be developed and adjusted from measured RMR and lifestyle.

Other names: MedGem indirect Calorimeter

Usual Care

Behavioral

Individuals will receive standard dietary plan. Women will receive 1200 Kcal/day and men will receive 1600 Kcal/day. Individuals will receive RMR measurement at three months. RMR information will be used to help improve eating behavior.

Other names: MedGem indirect Calorimeter

Primary outcomes

  1. Bodyweight

    Time frame: Six Months

Secondary outcomes

  1. Psychobehavioral: Self-Efficacy

    Time frame: Six Months

  2. Quality Life

    Time frame: Six Months

  3. Blood Pressure

    Time frame: Six Months

  4. Eating Behavior

    Time frame: Six Months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Colorado Center for Chronic Care Innovations, Inc.

Other

Collaborators

  • Microlife Medical Home Solutions, Inc.

Registry information

Official study title

Feasibility Study of Integrating IC Technology With the WatchWT Comprehensive Weight Reduction Program.

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2008
Study completion
2008
First posted
Sep 10, 2008
Registry last updated
Sep 21, 2009

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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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