Prevention of Obesity at Universities: A Randomized Trial
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interventional
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Brief Summary
This is a nutrition and behavior-based intervention conducted at Drexel University and the University of Pennsylvania with college women during their freshman year. It involves attending groups where life skills and eating behaviors are taught to help them control their weight and physical health.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable obesity
Started Sep 2006
Longer than P75 for not_applicable obesity
1 active site
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Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
September 1, 2006
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
April 2, 2007
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
April 4, 2007
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
February 1, 2011
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
February 1, 2011
CompletedAugust 17, 2012
August 1, 2012
4.4 years
April 2, 2007
August 16, 2012
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (4)
Weight
baseline, 6 weeks, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months
blood work
baseline, 6 months, 24 months
questionnaire data
baseline, 6 weeks, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months
Body Composition
baseline, 6 months, 24 months
Secondary Outcomes (2)
dietary recalls
baseline, 6 weeks, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months
Pedometer readings
baseline, 6 weeks, 6 months, 12 months, 24 months
Study Arms (1)
Intervention
EXPERIMENTALThe intervention group (other group is a control without any intervention) involves 6 one-hour group sessions teaching healthy eating habits and weight gain prevention tools.
Interventions
The intervention group (other group is a control without any intervention) involves 6 one-hour group sessions teaching healthy eating habits and weight gain prevention tools.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- A variety of risk factors for later life weight gain
You may not qualify if:
- Current or past history of eating disorder
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Drexel University
Phildadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19102, United States
Related Publications (2)
Lowe MR, Feig EH, Winter SR, Stice E. Short-term variability in body weight predicts long-term weight gain. Am J Clin Nutr. 2015 Nov;102(5):995-9. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.115.115402. Epub 2015 Sep 9.
PMID: 26354535DERIVEDBerner LA, Arigo D, Mayer LE, Sarwer DB, Lowe MR. Examination of central body fat deposition as a risk factor for loss-of-control eating. Am J Clin Nutr. 2015 Oct;102(4):736-44. doi: 10.3945/ajcn.115.107128. Epub 2015 Sep 9.
PMID: 26354534DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Michael R Low, PhD
Drexel University
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- SINGLE
- Who Masked
- OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
- Purpose
- PREVENTION
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- Principal Investigator
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
April 2, 2007
First Posted
April 4, 2007
Study Start
September 1, 2006
Primary Completion
February 1, 2011
Study Completion
February 1, 2011
Last Updated
August 17, 2012
Record last verified: 2012-08