Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Stepped-Care Approach to Long-Term Weight Loss (The Step-Up Study)
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Conditions studied: Obesity
In brief
The number of overweight and obese adults in the United States is increasing at a rapid rate. A "stepped-care" weight loss program, which at key times increases the frequency of contact between an individual trying to lose weight and the program staff, may be beneficial for achieving long-term weight loss. This study will compare a standard behavioral weight loss program with a "stepped-care" weight loss program in their abilities to help people who are overweight or obese to lose weight.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT00714168
- Run by
- University of Pittsburgh
- People needed
- 363
- Starts
- 2008-03-01
- Expected to finish
- 2011-09-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2016-02-01
Who can join
Age: 25 and older, up to 55. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Body mass index (BMI) between 25.0 and 39.9 kg/m2
You may not qualify if…
- Reports losing more than 5% of current body weight in the 6 months before study entry
- Participated in a research project involving weight loss or physical activity in the 6 months before study entry
- Pregnant during the 6 months before study entry, currently breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant in the 18 months after study entry
- Current treatment for any medical condition that could affect body weight (e.g., diabetes mellitus, cancer)
- History of heart attack or heart surgery, including bypass or angioplasty
- Currently taking medication that would affect heart rate or blood pressure responses to exercise (e.g., beta blockers)
- Currently taking medication that could affect metabolism or change body weight (e.g., synthroid)
- Currently being treated for psychological issues or has taken psychotropic medications in the 6 months before study entry
Where it is running
- University of North Carolina — Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
- University of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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