Study of Five Different Methods Of Delivering A Lifestyle Modification Program for Weight Loss
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT00471172 |
Recruitment Status
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Completed
First Posted
: May 9, 2007
Last Update Posted
: September 15, 2008
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Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Obesity | Behavioral: Face-to-face counseling by a dietitian (months 1-3: weekly, months 4-6: every other week) Behavioral: Face-to-face counseling by a dietitian (monthly) Behavioral: Counseling by a dietitian via telephone (months 1-3: weekly, months 4-6: every other week) Behavioral: Counseling by a dietitian via e-mail (months 1-3: weekly, months 4-6: every other week) Behavioral: Self help | Not Applicable |
Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Enrollment : | 350 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Parallel Assignment |
Masking: | None (Open Label) |
Official Title: | A 6-Month, Randomized Study To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Various Non-Pharmacologic, Disease Management Programs For The Treatment Of Obesity |
Study Start Date : | August 2004 |
Actual Study Completion Date : | May 2005 |

- Percentage change in body weight at 6 months.
- Changes in waist circumference, lipids, glucose, insulin, blood pressure, quality of life and weight-related symptoms at 6 months.

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 25 Years to 60 Years (Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
- 1- Body mass index -calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height in meters- ≥30 and <40 kg/m2.
- 2- Eligibility to be prescribed sibutramine, following the eligibility requirements listed in the US Package Insert
- 3- Willingness and ability to comply with study related procedures
- 4- Access to Internet and email
Exclusion Criteria:
- Uncontrolled blood pressure (defined as ≥140/90 mmHg), diabetes, coronary heart disease, chronic congestive heart failure, stroke, significant metabolic, hepatic or renal disease, current malignancy, gastric bypass surgery or had a weight loss ≥10%, participated in a structured weight loss program, or had taken weight loss agents during the past 6 months. Women were excluded if pregnant or breastfeeding; women of childbearing potential had to use adequate contraception.

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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT00471172
United States, California | |
Pfizer Investigational Site | |
Los Angeles, California, United States | |
United States, Florida | |
Pfizer Investigational Site | |
Clearwater, Florida, United States | |
Pfizer Investigational Site | |
Kissimmee, Florida, United States | |
Pfizer Investigational Site | |
Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States | |
United States, Kentucky | |
Pfizer Investigational Site | |
Lexington, Kentucky, United States | |
Pfizer Investigational Site | |
Louisville, Kentucky, United States | |
United States, Massachusetts | |
Pfizer Investigational Site | |
Milford, Massachusetts, United States | |
United States, North Carolina | |
Pfizer Investigational Site | |
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States | |
United States, Pennsylvania | |
Pfizer Investigational Site | |
Harleysville, Pennsylvania, United States | |
United States, Rhode Island | |
Pfizer Investigational Site | |
Warwick, Rhode Island, United States | |
United States, Tennessee | |
Pfizer Investigational Site | |
Nashville, Tennessee, United States | |
United States, Wisconsin | |
Pfizer Investigational Site | |
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States |
Study Director: | Pfizer CT.gov Call Center | Pfizer |
Additional Information:
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00471172 History of Changes |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
A9001187 |
First Posted: | May 9, 2007 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | September 15, 2008 |
Last Verified: | September 2008 |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
Obesity Overnutrition Nutrition Disorders |
Overweight Body Weight Signs and Symptoms |