Effects of Internet-based Diet Plus Online Dietary Coach Compared With in Person Clinic Visit Approach on Weight Loss
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- ObesityOverweight
- Registration Number
- NCT03171922
- Lead Sponsor
- Novindiet Clinic
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the efficacy of an internet based diet plus a regular dedicated dietary coach (ID group) versus clinic visit based weight loss program (CD group) on weight loss in obese and overweight female adults.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 120
Inclusion Criteria
- Must be female
- Must be 18-45 years of age.
- Must have Body mass index (BMI) between 27-35 kg/ m².
- Must be able to have moderate exercise.
- Must be interested to have weight loss.
- Have access to a personal computer and the Internet
Exclusion Criteria
- Pregnancy or lactation during the previous 6 months, or planned pregnancy in the next six months.
- Taking medications that could affect metabolism or change body weight.
- Report heart problems, chest pain, and cancer within the last five years.
- Smoking
- Menopause
- Diagnosis of any chronic disease such as fatty liver, cancer, chemo/radio therapy, heart disease, immune compromised conditions, abnormal thyroid hormone level.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Weight 1year kg
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method HbA1c 1year Score
fasting insulin level 1year mU/l
HOMA-IR 1year percentage (%)
lipid profiles 1year mmol/l
liver function tests 1year U/l
fasting blood glucoses 1year mmol/l
Waist circumference 1year cm
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
NovinDiet Clinic
🇮🇷Tehrān, Iran, Islamic Republic of
NovinDiet Clinic🇮🇷Tehrān, Iran, Islamic Republic of