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Study NCT ID:
NCT00123526
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2013-09-24
First Post:
2005-07-21
Brief Title:
Workplace-Sponsored Diet and Exercise Program to Reduce Obesity
Sponsor:
University of Massachusetts Worcester
Organization:
University of Massachusetts Worcester
Study Overview
Official Title:
Active Living and Healthy Diet at the Workplace
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2013-09
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of an environmental worksite intervention to reduce obesity among hospital employees
Detailed Description:
BACKGROUND
Obesity is a significant public health problem in the United States prompting policy makers and researchers to call for action against the epidemic Obesity and associated health conditions affect all age groups and both genders yet disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minorities Health consequences of obesity include high blood pressure high cholesterol hyperinsulinemia type 2 diabetes heart disease stroke gallbladder disease arthritis sleep disturbances breathing problems and certain types of cancer Hospitals are important worksite environments that employ large numbers of people in diverse job categories from diverse educational and socioeconomic backgrounds
DESIGN NARRATIVE
The purpose of this study is to promote weight loss among those who are overweight and obese and prevent weight gain among those of normal weight through an environmental intervention targeted to all employees at six hospitals in central Massachusetts The hospitals will be matched according to size and within each matched pair randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group The intervention will promote active living in which physical activity is incorporated into each participants daily routine Participants will also follow a healthy diet characterized by higher intakes of fruits vegetables fish poultry legumes and whole grains Participants will consume less high fat foods and refined grains and reduce their total caloric intake through smaller portion sizes
Obesity is a significant public health problem in the United States prompting policy makers and researchers to call for action against the epidemic Obesity and associated health conditions affect all age groups and both genders yet disproportionately affect racial and ethnic minorities Health consequences of obesity include high blood pressure high cholesterol hyperinsulinemia type 2 diabetes heart disease stroke gallbladder disease arthritis sleep disturbances breathing problems and certain types of cancer Hospitals are important worksite environments that employ large numbers of people in diverse job categories from diverse educational and socioeconomic backgrounds
DESIGN NARRATIVE
The purpose of this study is to promote weight loss among those who are overweight and obese and prevent weight gain among those of normal weight through an environmental intervention targeted to all employees at six hospitals in central Massachusetts The hospitals will be matched according to size and within each matched pair randomly assigned to either the intervention or control group The intervention will promote active living in which physical activity is incorporated into each participants daily routine Participants will also follow a healthy diet characterized by higher intakes of fruits vegetables fish poultry legumes and whole grains Participants will consume less high fat foods and refined grains and reduce their total caloric intake through smaller portion sizes
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None
Secondary IDs
| Secondary ID | Type | Domain | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| R01HL079483 | NIH | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearchR01HL079483 |