NCT00200304

Brief Summary

The Internet has been used effectively in behavioral weight loss programs. Most of these programs have involved a therapist who provides email counseling. The purpose of this study was to determine whether a computer-assisted weight loss program could be developed (that would use pre-programmed computer generated messages rather than human generated messages) and whether this program would be as effective as the therapist-assisted weight loss program.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
225

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable obesity

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2001

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

January 1, 2001

Completed
2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 1, 2003

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 1, 2003

Completed
2.7 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 14, 2005

Completed
6 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 20, 2005

Completed
Last Updated

April 24, 2013

Status Verified

September 1, 2005

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

September 14, 2005

Last Update Submit

April 23, 2013

Conditions

Obesity

Keywords

ObesityWeight lossInternet

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Weight loss at 6 months

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Frequency of use of the Internet website

Interventions

Internet weight loss with SlimFast and human counselingBEHAVIORAL
Internet weight loss with SlimFast and computer counselingBEHAVIORAL
Internet weight loss program with SlimFastBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age20 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Overweight or obese

You may not qualify if:

  • heart disease
  • stroke
  • cancer
  • diabetes
  • orthopedic problems
  • pregnancy

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

The Miriam Hospital

Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Tate DF, Jackvony EH, Wing RR. A randomized trial comparing human e-mail counseling, computer-automated tailored counseling, and no counseling in an Internet weight loss program. Arch Intern Med. 2006 Aug 14-28;166(15):1620-5. doi: 10.1001/archinte.166.15.1620.

    PMID: 16908795RESULT

MeSH Terms

Conditions

ObesityWeight Loss

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsBody Weight Changes

Study Officials

  • Rena R Wing, Ph.D.

    The Miriam Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
FACTORIAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 14, 2005

First Posted

September 20, 2005

Study Start

January 1, 2001

Primary Completion

January 1, 2003

Study Completion

January 1, 2003

Last Updated

April 24, 2013

Record last verified: 2005-09

Locations

US(1)