Comparison of Two Programs for Weight Loss and Impact on Metabolic Syndrome
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Metabolic Syndrome
In brief
The purpose of this study is to learn the impact stress may have on weight management and emotional eating.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02023515
- Run by
- Kelly Webber
- People needed
- 49
- Starts
- 2013-12-01
- Expected to finish
- 2014-07-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2017-06-27
Who can join
Age: 25 and older, up to 55. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- be 25-55 years of age
- have a BMI of > 28 and <45
- meet criteria for at least one additional risk factor for metabolic syndrome (Participants will be screened for waist circumference and blood pressure to ensure inclusion in the study.)
- own and use a smart phone.
You may not qualify if…
- have a medical diagnosis of orthopedic or joint problems that may prohibit regular exercise
- endorse any of the first three items on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q): heart problems, chest pain, faintness or dizzy spells
- endorse any of the other items on the PAR-Q without a physician's consent
- have had a hospitalization for a psychiatric disorder within the last year
- have a history of anorexia or bulimia nervosa
- have a medical diagnosis of cancer or HIV
- have a diagnosis of a major psychiatric disorder (i.e. bipolar disorder or schizophrenia) or taking anti-psychotic medications
- be pregnant, nursing, or planning to become pregnant within the study period
- be less than 9 months post-partum
- have a weight loss of > 10 pounds in the last six months
- be on more than two medications for hypertension control
- greater than stage 3 kidney disease
- be taking insulin to control diabetes
- be taking Coumadin
- be taking Lasix
- anyone, who in the opinion of the study investigators, would not be a good candidate for the study
Where it is running
- University of Kentucky — Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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