NCT01601574

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the Weight Watchers program modified for use by people with Type 2 diabetes results in more improvements in blood glucose control relative to a control group receiving standard diabetes counseling.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
563

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for phase_3 type-2-diabetes

Timeline
Completed

Started May 2012

Typical duration for phase_3 type-2-diabetes

Geographic Reach
1 country

15 active sites

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

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 27, 2012

Completed
4 days until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

May 1, 2012

Completed
17 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

May 18, 2012

Completed
2 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

May 1, 2014

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 1, 2014

Completed
Last Updated

October 15, 2014

Status Verified

March 1, 2012

Enrollment Period

2 years

First QC Date

April 27, 2012

Last Update Submit

October 14, 2014

Conditions

Keywords

Type 2 diabetesHbA1cOverweightObesity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in HbA1c

    Baseline and 12 months

Secondary Outcomes (8)

  • Secondary Endpoints

    Baseline and 12 months

  • Secondary Endpoints

    Baseline and 12 months

  • Secondary Endpoints

    Baseline and 12 months

  • Secondary Endpoints

    Baseline and 12 months

  • Secondary Endpoints

    Baseline and 12 months

  • +3 more secondary outcomes

Study Arms (2)

Modified Weight Watchers program

EXPERIMENTAL
Behavioral: Weight Watchers modified program

Standard Diabetes Counseling group

ACTIVE COMPARATOR
Other: Standard Care group

Interventions

Weight Watchers: For people with Type 2 diabetes including (1) weekly standard in-person Weight Watchers meetings, (2) use of the standard Weight Watchers online program and tools, and (3) two scheduled telephone consultations with a Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) who will assist the participant in tailoring the standard Weight Watchers program to accommodate the participant's diabetes-related status, with additional unlimited phone and email access to CDEs at the participant's request

Modified Weight Watchers program

One session of in-person diabetic nutritional counseling with a registered dietitian, with follow-up written educational materials.

Standard Diabetes Counseling group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Participant reported diagnosis of Type II diabetes
  • HbA1c between 7%-11% (inclusive)
  • BMI 27-50 kg/m2 (inclusive)
  • Age range - 18 - 70 (inclusive)
  • Clearance on medical exam by study physician including EKG
  • No weight loss over the previous 3 months (5kg loss is acceptable with physician discretion)
  • On stable regimen of all medications (including diabetes) for at least 3 months (brief regimens of medications such as antibiotics, steroids, etc. are permitted)
  • All diabetes medications are permitted including insulin.
  • Willing and able to commit to regular physical activity (e.g. walking) five days per week
  • Willingness and ability to make all scheduled appointments required by study protocol
  • Willingness to attend weekly Weight Watchers meetings in the community and to participate in Weight Watchers online program, if so randomized
  • Willing to follow requirements of study protocol
  • Willing and able to provide a valid email address for use in the study
  • Must be able to communicate (oral and written) in English
  • Under the care of a physician for diabetes and willing to give release to contact the MD and request MD's agreement for participant to participate -

You may not qualify if:

  • Type 1 Diabetes
  • Cardiovascular/Coronary Heart Disease \[e.g., MI or CVA within last 6 months, TIA, clinically significant arrhythmias, uncontrolled hypertension (defined as blood pressure over 160/110); physician's discretion may be more conservative\]
  • Current severe depression or history of severe depression within the previous year, based on DSM-IV-TR criteria for Major Depressive Episode
  • Taking prescription or OTC weight loss medications within last 4 weeks
  • Currently taking other medications that affect weight (e.g., paroxetine, tricyclics, anti-psychotics)
  • Within the last 4 weeks, use of chromium supplements or any nutrition supplements or herbal products claimed to have a weight loss effect. Participants using other non-excluded nutrition supplements or herbal products must agree to continue at their current level of use throughout the study.
  • Participation in a weight control program within the past 3 months
  • QTc interval \>450 msec for males and QTc interval \>470 msec for females
  • PHQ-9 total score \> 15
  • Thyroid disease for which the participant is untreated or has had treatment changed within the last 6 months. History of thyroid disease or current thyroid disease treated with a stable medication regimen for at least 6 months is acceptable
  • History of a surgical procedure for weight loss at any time (e.g. gastroplasty, gastric by-pass, gastrectomy or partial gastrectomy, adjustable banding, gastric sleeve)
  • History of major surgery within three months of enrollment
  • Presence of implanted cardiac defibrillator
  • Orthopedic limitations that would interfere with ability to engage in regular physical activity
  • Gastrointestinal disorders including chronic malabsorptive conditions, peptic ulcer disease, Crohn's disease, chronic diarrhea or active gallbladder disease
  • +10 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (15)

Diabetes Research and Training Center, University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, 35294, United States

Location

Scripps Clinical Research

La Jolla, California, 92037, United States

Location

CSRA Partners in Health

Augusta, Georgia, 30909-6599, United States

Location

Northwestern University Feinberg School

Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States

Location

Obesity Research Center St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center

New York, New York, 10025, United States

Location

Weill Medical College of Cornell University

New York, New York, 10065, United States

Location

Center for Nutrition and Preventive Medicine

Charlotte, North Carolina, 28277, United States

Location

Obesity Clinical Trials Program Duke University Medical Center

Durham, North Carolina, 27710, United States

Location

Your Diabetes Endocrine Nutrition Group Inc.

Mentor, Ohio, 44060, United States

Location

Oregon Weight Loss Surgery, LLC

Portland, Oregon, 97210, United States

Location

The University of Pennsylvania Center for Weight and Eating Disorders

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

Location

Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, South Carolina, 29425, United States

Location

Baylor Endocrine Center

Dallas, Texas, 75246-1906, United States

Location

Oakwell Clinical Research

San Antonio, Texas, 78218, United States

Location

Washington Center for Weight Management & Research, Inc The Navy League Building

Arlington, Virginia, 22201, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • O'Neil PM, Miller-Kovach K, Tuerk PW, Becker LE, Wadden TA, Fujioka K, Hollander PL, Kushner RF, Timothy Garvey W, Rubino DM, Malcolm RJ, Weiss D, Raum WJ, Salyer JL, Hermayer KL, Rost SL, Veliko JL, Sora ND. Randomized controlled trial of a nationally available weight control program tailored for adults with type 2 diabetes. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2016 Nov;24(11):2269-2277. doi: 10.1002/oby.21616.

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MeSH Terms

Conditions

Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2OverweightObesity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Diabetes MellitusGlucose Metabolism DisordersMetabolic DiseasesNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesEndocrine System DiseasesOvernutritionNutrition DisordersBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Patrick M. O'Neil, PhD

    Medical University of South Carolina

    STUDY DIRECTOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
phase 3
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 27, 2012

First Posted

May 18, 2012

Study Start

May 1, 2012

Primary Completion

May 1, 2014

Study Completion

September 1, 2014

Last Updated

October 15, 2014

Record last verified: 2012-03

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