NCT00177593

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effect of a computer tracking system and energy expenditure device on weight loss in adults.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
75

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for phase_1

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2005

Shorter than P25 for phase_1

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.

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

June 1, 2005

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2005

Completed
12 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 13, 2005

Completed
2 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 15, 2005

Completed
Last Updated

April 3, 2023

Status Verified

September 1, 2005

First QC Date

September 13, 2005

Last Update Submit

March 29, 2023

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • weight loss

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • fitness

  • physical activity

  • dietary intake

  • mediators

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 55 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

  • years of age.
  • Body mass index (BMI) between 25.0-39.9 kg/m2.
  • 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.

You may not qualify if:

  • Report losing \>5% of current body weight in the previous 6 months.
  • Report participating in a research project involving weight loss or physical activity in the previous 6 months.
  • 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.)
  • Currently being treated for any medical condition that could impact body weight (i.e., diabetes mellitus, cancer, etc.).
  • History of myocardial infarction, or a history of undergoing heart surgery such as bypass or angioplasty.
  • Taking medication that would affect heart rate or blood pressure responses to exercise (e.g., beta blockers).
  • Taking medication that could affect metabolism and/or contribute to a change in body weight (e.g., synthroid).
  • Being treated by a therapist for psychological issues or problems, taking pyschotropic medications, or receiving treatment with psychotropic medications within the previous 6 months.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15203, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Weight LossObesity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Body Weight ChangesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsOverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic Diseases

Study Officials

  • John M Jakicic, Ph.D.

    University of Pittsburgh

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 1
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 13, 2005

First Posted

September 15, 2005

Study Start

June 1, 2005

Study Completion

September 1, 2005

Last Updated

April 3, 2023

Record last verified: 2005-09

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