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Prevention of Weight Gain

NCT00011102 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2010-01-14

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of this study is to test methods for preventing weight gain in normal-weight and overweight women aged 25 through 44. Participants will complete brief questionnaires about their health, eating and exercise habits, and use of weight control strategies. They will then be randomly assigned to 1 of 3 treatment conditions. All 3 treatments receive information on the importance of maintaining a healthy body weight, the components of a healthy diet, and ways to increase activity levels. The 3 treatment differ in how this information is delivered. At 12, 24 and 36 months after enrolling in the study, participants will attend assessment sessions. They will complete questionnaires and have body weight measured.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Weight Gain Prevention for Women Project

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

    lead NIH

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION

Eligibility

Min Age
25 Years
Max Age
44 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2001-02-28
Completion
2001-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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