Prevention of Weight Gain

The purpose of this study is to test methods for preventing weight gain in normal-weight and overweight women aged 25 through 44. Participants will complete brief questionnaires about their health, eating and exercise habits, and use of weight control strategies. They will then be randomly assigned to 1 of 3 treatment conditions. All 3 treatments receive information on the importance of maintaining a healthy body weight, the components of a healthy diet, and ways to increase activity levels. The 3 treatment differ in how this information is delivered. At 12, 24 and 36 months after enrolling in the study, participants will attend assessment sessions. They will complete questionnaires and have body weight measured.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

25 year–44 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15213, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Body mass index of 21 through 30

Exclusion criteria

Presence of chronic disease that precludes regular physical activity or changes in dietary intake
Currently receiving treatment for psychological disorder
Currently pregnant or having given birth within last 12 months
Use in last 3 months of weight loss medications or other drugs that affect body weight
Participation in a weight loss program in last 12 months
Planning to relocate outside the study area in the next 3 years

Treatment and study plan

Weight Gain Prevention for Women Project

Behavioral

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

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

Nih

Registry information

Official study title

Prevention of Weight Gain in Women Aged 25 Through 44

Important dates

Study start: 2001
Study completion: 2001
First posted: Feb 9, 2001
Registry last updated: Jan 14, 2010

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