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NCT Number: NCT00827593

Managing Obesity by Combining Behavioral Weight Loss and Commercial Approaches

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of 3 behavioral weight loss programs- Weight Watchers, university-based behavioral weight loss treatment, and a combined approach which includes university-based treatment followed by Weight Watchers.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

30 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Baruch College

New York, 10010, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Age between 30-65 years
  • BMI between 27-50 kg/m2
  • Written approval/consent from primary health care provider

Exclusion criteria

  • Unable to walk 2 blocks without stopping.
  • Currently participating in a weight loss program or taking weight loss medication.
  • Participated in a weight loss program in the last year
  • Took weight loss medication in the last 6 months.
  • Participated in Weight Watchers in last 2 years.
  • Lost >=5% of body weight during 6 months prior to screening.
  • Pregnant, lactating, less than 6 months postpartum, or plan to become pregnant during study time frame.
  • Report conditions that in the judgment of the principal investigator would render them potentially unlikely to follow protocol for the 12 month study.
  • Report a medical condition that would affect the safety and/or efficacy of a weight management program involving changes in diet and physical activity.

Treatment and study plan

Standard Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment

Behavioral

Participants will receive 12 months of university-based behavioral weight loss treatment

Weight Watchers

Behavioral

Participants will receive 12 months of Weight Watchers

Combined Treatment

Behavioral

Participants will receive university-based behavioral weight loss treatment followed by Weight Watchers

Primary outcomes

  1. weight loss

    Time frame: 3, 6, 12 months

Secondary outcomes

  1. cost-effectiveness

    Time frame: 12 months

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Baruch College City University of New York

Other

Collaborators

  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2011
First posted
Jan 23, 2009
Registry last updated
Apr 13, 2012

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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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