Comparison of Body Fat Reduction in Overweight and Obese Subjects Utilizing Personalized Low-Fat Meal Plans vs. Non-Personalized Low-Fat Meal Plans.
试验速览
- 阶段
- 1 期
- 发起方
- 入组人数
- 32
- 试验地点
- 2
- 主要终点
- Pre and Post-Bioelectrical Impedance Body Fat Analysis
研究概览
简要总结
The purpose of this study is to compare the use of personalized low-fat meal plans vs. non-personalized low-fat meal plans and the results in body fat reduction in overweight and obese subjects 25 to 45 years of age.
Compensation to Eligible Participants:
- FREE Nutritional Services will be provided to eligible participants, which normally have a business value of between $165.00 and $195.00.
- Each eligible participant will receive compensation for mileage directly related to this study up to 35 miles at the 2007 IRS Business Mileage Reimbursement Rate for medical purposes of $0.20 per mile. This compensation will be provided to each eligible participant in the form of a complimentary Wal-mart Gift Card in the amount of $7.00, contingent upon his or her completion in the study.
详细描述
Study Rationale: This experiment on the effect that the use of personalized low-fat meal plans has on body fat reduction is important for several reasons. First, the details of this research study may equip the public with knowledge to select quality nutrition programs for weight loss responsibly. Second, it may encourage the wellness and fitness community to reconsider the practice of providing clientele with non-personalized meal plans for weight loss, which are not usually designed by accredited dietetic professionals. Third, this study may benefit dietetic professionals by opening the lines of communication between the wellness community and the dietetic community regarding standards of care, and protecting the public by dispelling harmful and erroneous nutrition advice.
研究设计
- 研究类型
- Interventional
- 分配方式
- Randomized
- 干预模型
- Parallel
- 主要目的
- Health Services Research
- 盲法
- Single
入排标准
- 年龄范围
- 25 Years 至 45 Years（Adult）
- 性别
- All
- 接受健康志愿者
- 是
入选标准
- •Between 25 to 45 years of age
- •Classified as overweight or obese with body mass index (BMI) measurement between 25 and 50
- •Limited to minor chronic health
排除标准
- •Individuals with the following health conditions:
- •Food allergies
- •Food intolerances
- •Debilitating joint conditions such as Degenerative Joint Disease (DJD) and Degenerative Disk Disease (DDD)
- •Diabetes Mellitus receiving insulin therapy
- •Kidney problems
- •Menopause
- •Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS)
- •Currently pregnant or breast feeding
- •Using diuretics, chromium, and/or diet pills
- •Participants must:
- •Live in the following Oklahoma Counties:
- •Canadian, Cleveland, Logan, Lincoln, Oklahoma, and Pottawatomie
- •Will to travel to Edmond and Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
结局指标
主要结局
Pre and Post-Bioelectrical Impedance Body Fat Analysis
时间窗: 2 months
次要结局
未报告次要终点