Prevention of Weight Gain in University Students
PGP2
1 other identifier
interventional
319
1 country
1
Brief Summary
This study assess whether a small-group seminar intervention to prevent weight gain is effective in a general university student population, and to address the relative role of biological vs. lifestyle factors in predicting weight gain in humans.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P75+ for not_applicable
Started Sep 2006
Longer than P75 for not_applicable
1 active site
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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
October 14, 2009
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
October 15, 2009
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
October 1, 2011
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
December 1, 2011
CompletedDecember 11, 2013
December 1, 2013
5.1 years
October 14, 2009
December 10, 2013
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Weight change
2 years
Study Arms (3)
Control
NO INTERVENTIONSmall-group seminar for 2 years
EXPERIMENTALSmall-group seminars for 1 year followed by email intervention
EXPERIMENTALInterventions
The first sessions emphasize acquisition of new knowledge during interactive group seminars designed to maximize attendant's participation by adapting wellknown quiz-show or parlour games to deliver key concepts. A number of sessions are aimed at increasing self-efficacy through problem-solving, time-management strategies, individual self monitoring and goal-setting.During the second year, the intervention focuses on maintenance of healthy behaviour with empowerment of the participants using problem-solving, goal-setting, planning, and self-monitoring skills.
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- First year students at the Université de Sherbrooke.
You may not qualify if:
- Presence of diseases or medications that would be expected to affect weight (cystic fibrosis, diabetes, inflammatory bowel diseases, anorexia nervosa, bulimia, etc.).
- Pregnancy or planning a pregnancy in the next two years.
- Unable to give an informed consent.
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
- Marie-France Hivertlead
- Canadian Diabetes Associationcollaborator
- Danone Institutecollaborator
Study Sites (1)
Université de Sherbrooke
Sherbrooke, Quebec, J1K 2R1, Canada
Related Publications (1)
Langlois F, Langlois MF, Carpentier AC, Brown C, Lemieux S, Hivert MF. Ghrelin levels are associated with hunger as measured by the Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire in healthy young adults. Physiol Behav. 2011 Sep 1;104(3):373-7. doi: 10.1016/j.physbeh.2011.04.013. Epub 2011 Apr 22.
PMID: 21536060DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Marie-France Langlois, MD
Université de Sherbrooke
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- PREVENTION
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
- PI Title
- MD
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
October 14, 2009
First Posted
October 15, 2009
Study Start
September 1, 2006
Primary Completion
October 1, 2011
Study Completion
December 1, 2011
Last Updated
December 11, 2013
Record last verified: 2013-12