Computer Intervention for Prevention of Weight Regain

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity

• Registration Number: NCT00067145
• Lead Sponsor: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Brief Summary

Many overweight patients are able to lose weight successfully, but then regain their weight. The purpose of this study is to develop and test the efficacy of 2 interventions to prevent weight regain in individuals who have recently lost weight. The two interventions being tested are a face-to-face group maintenance program and an Internet intervention. These interventions will be compared to a no-contact control group that receives quarterly newsletters. The primary outcome measure is weight regain from baseline to 18-months.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2003-08-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2003-08-12
• Study First Posted: 2003-08-13
• Status Verified: 2010-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2010-01-12
• Last Update Posted: 2010-01-13

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 300

Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Miriam Hospital; 🇺🇸 Providence, Rhode Island, United States