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Study NCT ID:
NCT00417599
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2016-06-24
First Post:
2006-12-28
Brief Title:
Preventing Overweight in USAF Personnel Minimal Contact Program
Sponsor:
Baylor College of Medicine
Organization:
Baylor College of Medicine
Study Overview
Official Title:
Preventing Overweight in USAF Personnel Minimal Contact Program
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2016-06
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:
The prevalence of overweight in the United States Air Force USAF is about 22 The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a minimal contact behavioral therapy plus usual care groupMCBTUC using a controlled experimental comparison of usual careUC Subjects are USAF personnel who are 5lbs below their Maximum Allowable Weight MAW and heavier The primary hypothesis is that MCBTUC will have significant weight loss as compared to UC
Detailed Description:
The objective of this study is to compare the relative effectiveness of two approaches to weight management using a controlled comparison experiment The two approaches are Minimal Contact Behavior Therapy Plus Usual Care MCBTUC which includes an orientation meeting provision of a self-help book use of an interactive weight management web site for 6 months and 2 brief motivational interviewing telephone follow-ups plus usual careand Usual Care UC which includes and orientation meeting and usual care consisting of required USAF annual physical and fitness exam participation in any mandatory weight loss or fitness programs and the requirement to stay below a Maximum Allowable Weight MAW with penalties or separation as potential contingencies for failure to remain below MAW The primary outcome is weight lossAdditional outcomes include body mass index percent body fat and waist circumference
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