An Evaluation of a Culturally- and Linguistically-Appropriate Online Diet Program for U.S Hispanics
Completed · Phase 2
Conditions studied: Obesity
In brief
The purpose of this study is to conduct a randomized trial to rigorously test the efficacy of the MiDieta eHealth portal for weight loss among overweight, though otherwise healthy, members of the Hispanic community, many of whom may be members of collaborating managed care organizations.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00372606
- Run by
- Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
- People needed
- 1000
- Starts
- 2004-09-01
- Expected to finish
- 2009-02-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2009-10-07
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 75. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Women and men of Hispanic/Latino origin born in Mexico, Central or South America, the Caribbean, Spain or the United States
- Between 18 and 75 years of age
- BMI >/= 24.85
- Otherwise "healthy" individuals (lack of major medical/psychiatric/ or chronic problems/disease - with the exception of Type 2 diabetes and controlled hypertension)
- Not participating in other weight loss treatment programs and not planning on it for at least 12-16 more months
- Internet access at least once per week
- The participant has the ability to engage in at least light activity (walking, etc)
You may not qualify if…
- The participant has a continuous history of major medical or psychiatric problems (requiring continuous medication and/or close physician supervision)
- Diagnosis with Type 1 diabetes
- The participant is pregnant or planning a pregnancy within the next 16 months
- The participant is unable to participate in any exercise regimen
- The participant is currently participating in MiDieta
- The participant is currently participating in other weight loss programs or plans to in the next 12-16 months
Where it is running
- DrTango, Inc. — Roswell, Georgia, United States
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