Comparison of Two Approaches to Weight Loss Follow-Up Study

Phase 4

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity

• Registration Number: NCT00143962
• Lead Sponsor: University of Pennsylvania

Brief Summary

This is a follow-up research study to determine if there are any differences in the long-term maintenance of two diet groups, the Atkins' diet (low-carbohydrate) or the LEARN program (low-fat). The Atkins' diet continues to get a significant amount of popular attention and very little scientific evaluation. Due to the small amount of scientific data to support a low-carbohydrate diet and given the wide spread use of this type of diet, it is important to evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of the Atkins' diet.

We will evaluate whether there are any differences between these two groups 3-years after participation in the initial 1-year study period. We will specifically assess weight, cholesterol levels, glucose and insulin levels, and eating habits and mood as we did originally.

Detailed Description

\*\*\*PLEASE NOTE: Only those who participated in the original study of low carbohydrate and low fat diets are eligable for enrollment in this follow-up study\*\*\*

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2004-07
• Study First Submitted: 2005-09-01
• Study First Submitted QC: 2005-09-01
• Study First Posted: 2005-09-02
• Primary Completion: 2006-03
• Study Completion: 2006-03
• Status Verified: 2016-08
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-08-15
• Last Update Posted: 2016-08-17

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 6

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Obesity

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

University of Colorado; 🇺🇸 Denver, Colorado, United States

Washington University; 🇺🇸 St. Louis, Missouri, United States

University of Pennsylvania; 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States