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2024-10-26 @ 9:18 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT00200720
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2012-12-06
First Post:
2005-09-12
Brief Title:
Effectiveness of a Low Carbohydrate Diet Versus a High Carbohydrate Diet in Promoting Weight Loss and Improved Health
Sponsor:
Kaiser Permanente
Organization:
Kaiser Permanente
Study Overview
Official Title:
Metabolic Consequences of High and Low Carbohydrate Diets
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2008-02
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 examine the effects of a low carbohydrate diet versus a high carbohydrate diet on weight loss
Detailed Description:
The number of overweight and obese Americans has increased significantly in recent years There are now many different diet plans being promoted by doctors and the media The Atkins diet a low carbohydrate nutritional plan is especially popular its advocates claim that following the diet will result in long-term weight loss with no negative effects Another diet called the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension DASH diet is a high carbohydrate diet designed to help treat and prevent high blood pressure However more thorough investigation of these claims is needed This study will compare the short- and long-term effects of the Atkins diet to the DASH diet This trial will enroll overweight and obese participants
This study will last 30 months and will comprise two phases Participants will be randomly assigned to either the Atkins or DASH diet for 30 months During Phase 1 all participants will undergo 6 months of weekly group therapy to encourage weight loss Phase 2 is a weight loss maintenance phase During Phase 2 participants will have monthly meetings with a therapist for weight loss support Study visits will occur at study entry and at Months 3 and 30 At each study visit weight measurements blood and urine collection and x-rays will occur to determine participants weight loss cardiovascular health kidney function and bone density
This study will last 30 months and will comprise two phases Participants will be randomly assigned to either the Atkins or DASH diet for 30 months During Phase 1 all participants will undergo 6 months of weekly group therapy to encourage weight loss Phase 2 is a weight loss maintenance phase During Phase 2 participants will have monthly meetings with a therapist for weight loss support Study visits will occur at study entry and at Months 3 and 30 At each study visit weight measurements blood and urine collection and x-rays will occur to determine participants weight loss cardiovascular health kidney function and bone density
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R21AT000525-01 | NIH | None | None |
| 1R01AT001930 | NIH | None | httpsreporternihgovquickSearch1R01AT001930 |