Comparison of Two Diet and Exercise Approaches on Weight Loss and Health Outcomes in Obese Women

Texas A&M University0 个研究点目标入组 120 人开始时间: 2010年4月19日最近更新: 2020年5月4日

适应症

试验速览

阶段: 不适用
状态: 已完成
发起方: Texas A&M University
入组人数: 120
主要终点: Body Composition: Lean Mass

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研究概览

简要总结

The purpose of this study is to determine whether following a Curves high protein/low fat diet (30% carbohydrate, 45% protein, 25% fat) for 30-days several times during 16 weeks of participating in the Curves fitness program promotes stepwise reductions in body weight, improvements in body composition and/or improvements in markers of fitness and health better than following the Weight Watchers Momentum Program for the same time period.

详细描述

The Curves International fitness and weight loss program has become a very popular means of promoting health and fitness among women. The program involves a 30-minute circuit training program and a weight management program involving periods of moderate caloric restriction (1,200 to 1,600 calories per day) followed by short periods of higher caloric intake (2,600 calories per day). The program is designed to promote a gradual reduction in body fat while increasing strength and muscle mass/tone. Researchers in the Exercise and Sport Nutrition Lab at Texas A&M University have conducted an extensive study on the effectiveness and safety of the Curves fitness and diet program. Results of this initial study have shown that the program promotes weight loss, improves markers of health, and improves fitness. The Weight Watchers program is another popular weight loss program. It provides a systematic approach to diet and exercise throughout the weight-loss process. Consequently we are interested in comparing the efficacy of both programs to one another. The purpose of this study is to determine whether following a Curves high protein/low fat diet (30% carbohydrate, 45% protein, 25% fat) for 30-days several times during 16 weeks of participating in the Curves fitness program promotes stepwise reductions in body weight, improvements in body composition and/or improvements in markers of fitness and health better than following the Weight Watchers Momentum Program for the same time period.

研究设计

研究类型: Interventional
分配方式: Randomized
干预模型: Parallel
主要目的: Health Services Research
盲法: Double (Participant, Investigator)

入排标准

年龄范围: 18 Years 至 45 Years（Adult）
性别: Female
接受健康志愿者: 是

入选标准

•Participant is female
•Participant is between the ages of 18 and 45
•Participant is sedentary and overweight (BMI > 27)

排除标准

•Participant has any metabolic disorder including known electrolyte abnormalities, heart disease, arrhythmias, diabetes, thyroid disease, or hypogonadism;
•Participant has a history of hypertension, hepatorenal, musculoskeletal, autoimmune or neurological disease;
•Participant is taking thyroid, hyperlipidemic, hypoglycemic, anti-hypertensive or androgenic medications;
•Participant has been pregnant or lactating within the past 12 months or are planning to become pregnant during the next 12 months;
•Participant is involved in a planned exercise program (> 30 min./d. 3 d./wk.) within 3 - 6 months prior to the start of the study;
•Participant has taken any weight loss medications and/or dietary supplements that may affect muscle mass or body weight during the three month time period prior to beginning the study;
•Participant has a recent history of weight change (+/- 7 lbs. within the last 3 months).