Preventing Overweight in USAF Personnel: Minimal Contact Program
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Purpose
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 group(MCBT+UC) using a controlled experimental comparison of usual care(UC). Subjects are USAF personnel who are 5lbs below their Maximum Allowable Weight (MAW) and heavier. The primary hypothesis is that: MCBT+UC will have significant weight loss as compared to UC.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
|
Overweight Obesity |
Behavioral: Behavior Therapy |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Open Label Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | Preventing Overweight in USAF Personnel: Minimal Contact Program |
- Body Weight
- Body Mass Index
- Percent Body Fat
- Waist Circumference
| Estimated Enrollment: | 500 |
| Study Start Date: | December 2001 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date: | November 2006 |
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 (MCBT+UC) 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 care;and 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 loss.Additional outcomes include body mass index, percent body fat, and waist circumference.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
- Within 5 pounds below or equal to their MAW or above MAW according to USAF Weight and height tables
- Access to personal computer with Internet access
- Plan to remain in the local area for one year
- Male or female between the ages 18-55 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant, planning to become pregnant or becomes pregnant
- Weight loss of more than 10 pounds in the past 3 months
- No prescription or nonprescription weight-loss medication for at least 6 months prior to screening
- On any medical profile. Specific exclusion includes history of myocardial infarction, stroke, or cancer in the past 5 years, diabetes, angina, and orthopedic or joint problems that would prohibit exercise.
Contacts and Locations| United States, Texas | |
| Wilford Hall Medical Center AFB | |
| San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78236 | |
| Principal Investigator: | John P Foreyt, Ph.D. | Baylor College of Medicine |
More Information
No publications provided
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00417599 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | H-10880 |
| Study First Received: | December 28, 2006 |
| Last Updated: | December 28, 2006 |
| Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
Keywords provided by Baylor College of Medicine:
|
Prevention of overweight Prevention of obesity Treatment of overweight Treatment of obesity |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
|
Obesity Overweight Overnutrition |
Nutrition Disorders Body Weight Signs and Symptoms |
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