Prevention of Weight Gain

Obesity Clinical Trial

Official title:

Prevention of Weight Gain in Women Aged 25 Through 44

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT00011102
• Other study ID #: Klem (completed)
• Secondary ID: DK53942
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• First received: February 9, 2001
• Last updated: January 12, 2010
• Start date: February 2001
• Est. completion date: December 2001

Study information

• Verified date: January 2010
• Source: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Health authority: United States: Federal Government
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

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.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 0
• Est. completion date: December 2001
• Accepts healthy volunteers: Accepts Healthy Volunteers
• Gender: Female
• Age group: 25 Years to 44 Years

Eligibility

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

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Primary Purpose: Prevention

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Body Weight
• Body Weight Changes
• Obesity
• Weight Gain

Intervention

Behavioral:
• Weight Gain Prevention for Women Project

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
United States	University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine	Pittsburgh	Pennsylvania

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States,