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Comparison of Two Approaches to Weight Loss Follow-Up Study

NCT00143962 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: PHASE4 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 6

Last updated 2016-08-17

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Summary

This is a follow-up research study to determine if there are any differences in the long-term maintenance of two diet groups, the Atkins' diet (low-carbohydrate) or the LEARN program (low-fat). The Atkins' diet continues to get a significant amount of popular attention and very little scientific evaluation. Due to the small amount of scientific data to support a low-carbohydrate diet and given the wide spread use of this type of diet, it is important to evaluate the long-term safety and effectiveness of the Atkins' diet.

We will evaluate whether there are any differences between these two groups 3-years after participation in the initial 1-year study period. We will specifically assess weight, cholesterol levels, glucose and insulin levels, and eating habits and mood as we did originally.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Low Carbohydrate Diet

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Gary Foster, PhD · University of Pennsylvania

  • Holly Wyatt, MD · University of Colorado, Denver

  • James Hill, PhD · University of Colorado, Denver

  • Samuel Klein, MD · Washington University School of Medicine

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

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

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2004-07-31
Primary Completion
2006-03-31
Completion
2006-03-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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