Weight reduction program for obese women in a general practice in suburban Sri Lanka

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Obesity

• Registration Number: SLCTR/2013/010
• Lead Sponsor: Faculty of Medicine, University of Kelaniya

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 2024-08-20

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

1. Females with age between 18 to 65 years
2. Body mass index between 27.5 and 40 kg/m2
3. Residing in Ragama and receiving primary care at the Faculty of Medicine, Family Medicine Clinic

Exclusion Criteria

1. Unwilling to attempt weight loss
2. Significant medical co-morbidities, including uncontrolled metabolic disorders (e.g., thyroid, diabetes, renal, liver), unstable heart disease and ongoing substance abuse
3. Taking prescription medications for: diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia
4. Psychiatric disorders requiring antipsychotics or multiple medications
5. Body weight change > 10 kg in the preceding 3 months
6. Pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or lactating less than six months
7. Plans to move during the study period (24 months post randomization)

Participants achieving a BMI of 23.5 kg/m2 or becoming pregnant will be excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified