Comparison of Two Approaches to Weight Loss Follow-Up Study
| Status: | Recruiting |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 18 - 65 |
| Updated: | 4/2/2016 |
| Contact: | Diane Rosenbaum |
| Email: | rdiane@mail.med.upenn.edu |
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.
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.
***PLEASE NOTE: Only those who participated in the original study of low carbohydrate and
low fat diets are eligable for enrollment in this follow-up study***
low fat diets are eligable for enrollment in this follow-up study***
Inclusion Criteria
- Body mass index between 30 and 40
- Live and work within 1 hour of the study site
- Stable psychological status Exclusion criteria
- History of heart disease, heart attack, or stroke
- Blood pressure >140/90 mmHg
- Abnormal cholesterol levels
- Significant psychiatric illness
- Any medication that affects weight or metabolic rate
- Presence or history of a chronic disease that is known to affect appetite, food
intake, or metabolism (i.e., diabetes, thyroid disease, or cancer)
- Currently using antidepressants, steroids, tobacco, or illegal drugs
- Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning pregnancy
- 10 lb change in weight within 6 months of study entry
- History of malignant arrhythmias or cerebrovascular, renal, or hepatic disease
- History of protein wasting diseases or gout
- Severe arthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Certain types of hormone replacement therapy
- Currently following a vegetarian diet
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