ABC Program in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome

Weight Reduction in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome Clinical Trial

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

Aims: We evaluate the efficacy of the "Active Body Control (ABC) Program" for weight reduction in patients with metabolic syndrome.

Methods: The ABC program combines telemonitoring of the physical activity with a low-calorie diet also preferring carbohydrates with low glycemic indexes. In this 12-month, randomized, clinical trial 60 patients will be treated according to the ABC program and 60 control patients will receive standard therapy.

Clinical Trial Description

n/a

Study Design

Observational Model: Case Control, Time Perspective: Prospective

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Metabolic Syndrome X
• Weight Loss
• Weight Reduction in Patients With Metabolic Syndrome

• NCT number: NCT01417871
• Study type: Observational
• Source: University of Magdeburg
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: February 2010
• Completion date: August 2011