NCT00119964

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if an internet-based intervention will be effective in improving the lifestyle and weight of an obese employee population. The intervention will last 12 months, and includes a weight tracker, a food intake tracker, an activity tracker, a calorie balance tool, an electronic discussion board, and electronic greeting cards.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
500

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_1 obesity

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2004

Longer than P75 for phase_1 obesity

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 1, 2004

Completed
10 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

July 6, 2005

Completed
8 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 14, 2005

Completed
2 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

August 1, 2007

Completed
Last Updated

July 27, 2011

Status Verified

July 1, 2011

First QC Date

July 6, 2005

Last Update Submit

July 25, 2011

Conditions

Obesity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • change in body mass index

Secondary Outcomes (9)

  • quality of life

  • blood pressure

  • hemoglobin A1c

  • total cholesterol

  • HDL cholesterol

  • +4 more secondary outcomes

Interventions

internet based weight management toolsBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Obesity as defined by a BMI of 30 or greater
  • The ability to speak and understand english
  • Health insurance coverage through First Health (Aurora's employee insurance plan)
  • Not currently on another formal weight management program
  • Not currently taking any weight loss medications
  • Not currently disabled in such a way that participation would be precluded

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Aurora Health Care

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53215, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Alison Lux, MD

    Wake Forest University Health Sciences

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

July 6, 2005

First Posted

July 14, 2005

Study Start

September 1, 2004

Study Completion

August 1, 2007

Last Updated

July 27, 2011

Record last verified: 2011-07

Locations

US(1)