Is Monitoring Activity Important for Short- and Long-Term Weight Loss? - Full Text View

Sponsors and Collaborators:	University of Hawaii The Apex Fitness Group Bookman Publishing Company
Information provided by:	University of Hawaii
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00544245

Purpose

This study is comparing the effectiveness of two techniques for monitoring physical activity and energy balance on long-term weight management (two years). The focus is on weight loss, prevention of weight gain, and the maintenance of a healthy weight over time. It is expected that both techniques will benefit long-term weight management.

Condition	Intervention
Overweight and Obesity	Device: accelerometer and pedometer

MedlinePlus related topics: Obesity Weight Control

U.S. FDA Resources

Study Type:	Interventional
Study Design:	Randomized, Open Label, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study

Further study details as provided by University of Hawaii:

Primary Outcome Measures:

Change in measures of body weight, body circumferences, and estimated body composition [ Time Frame: 2 years ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Estimated Enrollment:	60
Study Start Date:	October 2007
Estimated Study Completion Date:	August 2010
Estimated Primary Completion Date:	June 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Intervention Details:

Energy balance estimation using bodybugg® and Step Diet Book systems

Detailed Description:

The major objective of this study is to determine if two techniques for monitoring physical activity and energy balance promote the maintenance of weight loss in healthy overweight and obese individuals. The study compares two approaches designed to help individuals monitor physical activity and to adjust their calorie intake to maintain a reasonable energy balance (bodybugg® & Step Diet Book systems). Full subject participation in the study spans two years. Participants periodically report to a pre-arranged location to be measured by a qualified fitness professional for height, weight, circumferences, and estimated body fat using a bioelectric impedance scale (body fat scale).

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	30 Years to 60 Years
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Desire to lose weight
Height: 60-76 inches
BMI 27-40
Healthy

Exclusion Criteria:

Currently enrolled in a weight loss program
Currently under medical care for obesity treatment
Using drug, supplement, or similar treatment to promote weight loss
Have undergone bariatric surgery or have breast implants
Intend to have surgery within the next 24 months
Have had an eating disorder
Are pregnant, breast-feeding, or plan to become pregnant within 24 months
Are planning an extended vacation, absence, or relocation within 24 months
Use tobacco products
Frequently consume 2 or more alcoholic drinks per day
Use illegal drugs, steroids, or growth hormone
Use any appetite-affecting medications
Are eating a physician-supervised diet
Have other problems that might interfere with ability to participate

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00544245

Locations

United States, Hawaii
Univ of Hawaii Dept of Human Nutrition, Food & Animal Sci
Honolulu, Hawaii, United States, 96822

Sponsors and Collaborators

University of Hawaii

The Apex Fitness Group

Bookman Publishing Company

Investigators

Principal Investigator:	Charles A Titchenal, PhD	Human Nutrition, Food & Animal Sci / Univ of Hawaii
Principal Investigator:	Joannie C Dobbs, PhD	Human Nutrition, Food & Animal Sci / Univ of Hawaii

More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party:	Human Nutrition, Food & Animal Sciences Dept., University of Hawaii ( Charles Alan Titchenal, PhD, Assistant Professor )
Study ID Numbers:	437846
Study First Received:	October 12, 2007
Last Updated:	May 22, 2008
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00544245
Health Authority:	United States: Institutional Review Board

Keywords provided by University of Hawaii:

overweight
obesity
accelerometer
pedometer

energy balance
weight loss
weight maintenance

Study placed in the following topic categories:

Body Weight
Signs and Symptoms
Obesity
Weight Loss

Nutrition Disorders
Overnutrition
Overweight

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on February 12, 2009