Is Monitoring Activity Important for Short- and Long-term Weight Loss?

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Overweight and Obesity

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00544245

Run by

University of Hawaii

People needed

83

Starts

2007-10-01

Expected to finish

2010-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2011-08-16

Who can join

Age: 30 and older, up to 60. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

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

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

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

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