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Weight Loss and Maintenance for Individuals With Intellectual Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Weight Loss
Interventions
Dietary Supplement: Modified Stop Light Diet (SLDm)
Dietary Supplement: Recommended Care Diet
Registration Number
NCT01724905
Lead Sponsor
Joseph Donnelly
Brief Summary

Individuals with intellectual developmental disabilities (IDD) have obesity rates that exceed those in the general population, consume energy dense diets, and perform very little physical activity (PA). Overweight and obesity are independent risk factors for chronic disease such as cancer, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease in both the general population and those with IDD.

The investigators modified the Stop Light Diet (SLDm) to include reduced energy pre-packaged meals (PM) for 6 months, encouraged consumption of low energy shakes and 35 fruits and vegetables (F/V) per week. The investigators will compare participants who use the SLDm with participants who use a reduced energy and fat diet with meal plans, based off of the current American Dietetic Association recommended car for weight reduction plan.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
151
Inclusion Criteria
  • Diagnosis of mile to moderate IDD as determined by a Community Service Provider operating in Kansas under the auspices of a Community Developmental Disability Organization (CDDO)
  • Able to understand and give informed consent
  • If there is a guardian with power of attorney, both the guardian and participant must give informed consent
  • Participants must live in a supported living condition either at home or with no more than 1-4 residents and have a care giver (ie. parent, staff) who assists with food shopping, meal planning, and meal preparation
  • Overweight or obese determined by a BMI > 25 kg/m2
  • Able to walk
  • Clearance provided from physician
  • Able to communicate preferences
Exclusion Criteria
  • Uncontrolled hypertension
  • Severe heart disease
  • Cancer diagnosis
  • Positive for HIV

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Modified Stop Light DietModified Stop Light Diet (SLDm)-
Recommended Care for Weight ReductionRecommended Care Diet-
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Weight loss between experimental diet (SLDm) and recommended care diet (RC)Change from Baseline in Weight at 18 months

The experimental diet is the Stop Light Diet modified (SLDm) and includes PM, 35 F/V per week, and low energy shakes. The Investigators will compare this to the RC diet that uses traditional meal plans and includes 35 F/V per week. Weight to be measured following an overnight fast of approximately 12 hours. Weight will be measured in kg. Each person will be weighed in a hospital gown between 8 and 10 am, using a calibrated scale to the nearest 0.1kg.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Comparison of chronic disease factors - Blood PressureChange from Baseline in Blood Pressure at 18 months

Changes in values of blood pressure between the two groups

Comparison of chronic disease factors - GlucoseChange from Baseline in Glucose at 18 months

Changes in values of glucose between the two groups

Comparison of chronic disease factors - HDLChange from Baseline in HDL-cholesterol Pressure at 18 months

Changes in values of HDL-cholesterol between the two groups

Comparison of chronic disease factors - LDLChange from Baseline in LDL-cholesterol Pressure at 18 months

Changes in values of LDL-cholesterol between the two groups

Comparison of chronic disease factors - InsulinChange from Baseline in Insulin Pressure at 18 months

Changes in values of insulin between the two groups

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of Kansas Medical Center

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Kansas City, Kansas, United States

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