NCT00249340

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of Weight Watchers, brief behavioral treatment, and a combination treatment. We hypothesize that a combination treatment will achieve greater weight losses than Weight Watchers alone.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
60

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable obesity

Timeline
Completed

Started Nov 2005

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable 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

November 1, 2005

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 4, 2005

Completed
3 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 7, 2005

Completed
8 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

July 1, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

April 11, 2007

Status Verified

August 1, 2005

First QC Date

November 4, 2005

Last Update Submit

April 10, 2007

Conditions

ObesityOverweight

Keywords

behavioral weight loss treatmentbrief behavioral treatmentcommercial weight loss programsWeight Watchers

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Weight Loss

Interventions

Weight WatchersBEHAVIORAL
brief behavioral weight loss treatmentBEHAVIORAL
brief behavioral + Weight Watchers combined treatmentBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

Age21 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age 21-65 years BMI 27-45 kg/m2 Able to sign informed consent

You may not qualify if:

  • Women who are pregnant, nursing, less than 6 months postpartum, or plan to become pregnant during course of study Individuals who report a medical condition that would affect the safety and/or efficacy of a weight management program involving dietary change and physical activity (e.g., heart disease, cancer) Individuals with major psychiatric illness that would interfere with protocol adherence Individuals who are currently participating in a weight loss program or taking weight loss medication or lost \>=5% of body weight during 6 months prior to screening Recent (within the past 12 months) participation in Weight Watchers

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center/The Miriam Hospital

Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

ObesityOverweight

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

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

Study Officials

  • Rena R Wing, PhD

    The Miriam Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

  • Angela M Pinto, PhD

    The Miriam Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 4, 2005

First Posted

November 7, 2005

Study Start

November 1, 2005

Study Completion

July 1, 2006

Last Updated

April 11, 2007

Record last verified: 2005-08

Locations

US(1)