A prospective pilot study evaluating the effects of a clinically-supervised weight loss intervention programme combined with behavioural change strategy in morbidly obese adults in Singapore

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• Conditions: Obesity; Public Health - Health service research; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612000163808
• Lead Sponsor: Hanniel Han Rong LIM

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-02-06
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

a)Participants between 20 and 65 years of age.
b)BMI greater than or equals to 37.5 kg/m2 WITH at least 1 of the following obesity-associated co-morbidities:
i.Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
ii.Hypertension
iii.Dyslipidemia
iv.Severe osteoarthritis of the knees, hips and lumbar spine
c)Each participant must be in the care of a primary care physician who is managing their chronic medical conditions.

Exclusion Criteria

a)Those with a coronary event (myocardial infarction, heart failure, revascularization procedure) in the last 6 months prior to commencement of programme.
b)Those with a hospital admission in the last 3 months prior to commencement of programme.
c)Uncontrolled psychiatric disorders, including eating disorders, psychosis and depression.
d)Female participants who are pregnant.
e)Those who are unable to participate in moderately intensive physical activity due to medical conditions.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
BMI - Using the Tanita Body Composition Analyser[Baseline, 24th and 48th week from commencement];Body Fat % - Using the Tanita Body Composition Analyser[Baseline, 24th and 48th week from commencement];Waist-Hip Ratio - Use of a simple tape measure to measure the waist and hip circumference 1cm below the navel and at the greater hip trochanter respectively.[Baseline, 24th and 48th week from commencement]