NCT00250510

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to simulate what would occur if insurance reimbursement became available for obesity treatment but required that the individual meet defined performance milestones.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
401

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable obesity

Timeline
Completed

Started Jun 2004

Typical duration 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

June 1, 2004

Completed
1.4 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 7, 2005

Completed
1 day until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

November 8, 2005

Completed
1.1 years until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2006

Completed
Last Updated

March 18, 2010

Status Verified

March 1, 2010

First QC Date

November 7, 2005

Last Update Submit

March 17, 2010

Conditions

Obesity

Keywords

Obesity treatmentInsurance reimbursementHealth care utilizationHealth care costs

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Proportion of inquirers who enroll in obesity treatment

    16 months

Secondary Outcomes (4)

  • Class attendance

    12 weeks

  • Percent weight loss

    12 weeks and 9 months

  • Changes in medication dosages and costs

    12 weeks and 9 months

  • Visits to health care providers

    12 weeks and 9 months

Study Arms (2)

1

NO INTERVENTION

2

EXPERIMENTAL

EatRight Program inquirers with BMI's of 30 kg/m2 or greater were told that they would have the possibility of being reimbursed 50% ($150) of their initial fee ($300) if certain conditions were met.

Behavioral: Simulated insurance reimbursement

Interventions

Simulated insurance reimbursementBEHAVIORAL

Participants were told they would have the possibility of being reimbursed 50% ($150) of their initial fee ($300) if they: 1) paid the fee in advance or committed 3 monthly payments in advance, 2) attended 10 of 12 class sessions, and 3) lost at least 6% of their current body weight during the program.

2

Eligibility Criteria

Age19 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Adults with obesity (BMI at least 30 kg/m2)
  • Commitment of the full EatRight Weight Management Program fee

You may not qualify if:

  • None

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, 35294-3360, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Hubbert KA, Bussey BF, Allison DB, Beasley TM, Henson CS, Heimburger DC. Effects of outcome-driven insurance reimbursement on short-term weight control. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2003 Nov;27(11):1423-9. doi: 10.1038/sj.ijo.0802403.

    PMID: 14574356BACKGROUND

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

ObesityPatient Acceptance of Health Care

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsTreatment Adherence and ComplianceHealth BehaviorBehavior

Study Officials

  • Douglas C Heimburger, MD

    University of Alabama at Birmingham

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 7, 2005

First Posted

November 8, 2005

Study Start

June 1, 2004

Study Completion

December 1, 2006

Last Updated

March 18, 2010

Record last verified: 2010-03

Locations

US(1)