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A Low-Carbohydrate, Ketogenic Diet Versus Orlistat for Weight Loss

NCT00108524 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 146

Last updated 2014-04-17

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Summary

This study compares two types of diet interventions: a low carbohydrate ketogenic diet (Atkins) and a low-fat diet combined with a medication (Orlistat).

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Low carbohydrate ketogenic diet

A low-carb diet limits carbohydrates - such as grains, starchy vegetables and fruit - and emphasizes dietary protein and fat.

DRUG

Orlistat

In addition to the low fat diet, Orlistat is taken 3 times daily.

BEHAVIORAL

Low-fat diet

Participants receive counseling on a low fat diet over 48 weeks aimed at reducing fat and calorie intake

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • William S. Yancy, MD MHS · Durham VA Medical Center HSR&D COE

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
69 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2004-07-31
Primary Completion
2007-12-31
Completion
2007-12-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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