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The Effect of HealthWear on Short-Term Weight Loss

This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Collaborator:
Hoffmann-La Roche
Information provided by:
University of Pittsburgh
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00177593
First received: September 13, 2005
Last updated: NA
Last verified: September 2005
History: No changes posted

September 13, 2005
September 13, 2005
June 2005
 
weight loss
Same as current
No Changes Posted
  • fitness
  • physical activity
  • dietary intake
  • mediators
Same as current
 
 
 
The Effect of HealthWear on Short-Term Weight Loss
The Effect of HealthWear on Short-Term Weight Loss

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of a computer tracking system and energy expenditure device on weight loss in adults.
 
Interventional
Phase 1
Phase 2
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Masking: Open Label
Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Weight Loss
  • Obesity
Behavioral: behavioral weight loss
 
 

*   Includes publications given by the data provider as well as publications identified by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number) in Medline.
 
Completed
75
September 2005
 

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. 18-55 years of age.
  2. Body mass index (BMI) between 25.0-39.9 kg/m2.
  3. Access to a computer, Internet access, and will demonstrate proficiency with using the Internet and Web-based software programs. Potential participants will be asked to provide the type of computer they have, the name of their internet service provider, and will have to demonstrate their ability to search the internet during their screening visit.

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Report losing >5% of current body weight in the previous 6 months.
  2. Report participating in a research project involving weight loss or physical activity in the previous 6 months.
  3. For women, report being pregnant during the previous 6 months, or planning on becoming pregnant over the following 3 months of the intervention. (Pregnancy during initial screening will be based on self-report and will be included on the detailed medical history that is completed by subjects. In addition, this will also be obtained as part of the signed medical clearance from the individual’s personal physician.)
  4. Currently being treated for any medical condition that could impact body weight (i.e., diabetes mellitus, cancer, etc.).
  5. History of myocardial infarction, or a history of undergoing heart surgery such as bypass or angioplasty.
  6. Taking medication that would affect heart rate or blood pressure responses to exercise (e.g., beta blockers).
  7. Taking medication that could affect metabolism and/or contribute to a change in body weight (e.g., synthroid).
  8. Being treated by a therapist for psychological issues or problems, taking pyschotropic medications, or receiving treatment with psychotropic medications within the previous 6 months.
  9. No exclusion criteria shall be based on race, ethnicity, or gender.
 
18 Years to 55 Years
Yes
Contact information is only displayed when the study is recruiting subjects
United States
 
NCT00177593
0503021
 
 
University of Pittsburgh
Hoffmann-La Roche
Principal Investigator: John M Jakicic, Ph.D. University of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh
September 2005

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