Tag: Obesity / Weight Management

United Way Obesity Prevention Program

Title:United Way Obesity Prevention Program
Status:Completed
Topic:Obesity / Weight Management
Funding Source:Valley United Way
Funding Period:2005-2006
Study Design:Controlled Study with a Delayed Intervention
Purpose:To evaluate the impact of a physical activity intervention at the Ansonia Connecticut YMCA and a cognitive-behavioral intervention at the Boys and Girls Club on fitness levels, BMI, physical activity levels, nutrition education and self-efficacy, and diet.
Further Study Details:This study evaluates the impact a physical activity intervention at the Ansonia YMCA and a cognitive-behavioral intervention at the Boys and Girls Club on fitness levels, BMI, physical activity levels, nutrition education and self-efficacy, and diet. All program participants took part in the evaluation.
Findings:Sixteen children were enrolled in this pilot study: 7 in the Intervention group and 9 in the Control group. Overall, participants were very overweight, with the mean baseline BMI of 28 for boys and 27 for girls. At the end of the program, no significant and meaningful improvements were observed for BMI, percent body fat, or heart rate after a 3-minute step test. Energy expenditure for the after-school-hours activities significantly decreased from baseline to the end of the study for the intervention group, while the reverse was true for the control group. Although the improvements did not reach statistical significance, both groups reported a decrease in their daily caloric intake; an increase in consumption of “heart-healthy” foods and in dietary selfconfidence to choose such foods. This abnormal finding can be explained if children in the control group participated in other programs or activities that increased their physical activities after school.There were limitations to this evaluation. The small sample size affected the ability to detect significant improvements in the outcomes. Also, the length of the intervention program might not have been sufficient to observe changes in the outcomes. Notwithstanding the limitations, this obesity prevention program has a potential to produce desirable changes in the participants over a longer period of time. Therefore, this evaluation can be viewed as an evaluation of a pilot program which warrants further investigation into its efficacy with a larger sample size and longer program duration.
Eligibility:Children of both genders attending the YMCA and Boys and Girls Club
Changed at:1/18/2011 9:52 AMChanged by:Judy Treu
Created at:8/31/2010 11:42 AMCreated by:Griffin Hospital

Technical Skills for Weight Management

Title:Technical Skills for Weight Management
Status:Completed
Topic:Obesity / Weight Management
Funding Source:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Funding Period:10/98-10/00
Study Design:Randomized Controlled Trial
Purpose:To compare conventional dietary counseling to a novel, group-based skill-building program on long-term weight management (loss and maintenance) in women.
Further Study Details:A total of 80 women participated in this weight loss study; half were assigned to the conventional dietary counseling group, while the other half were assigned to the skill-building group. The skill-building program included educational lectures, a supermarket shopping tour conducted by a registered dietitian, dining at 2 restaurants which included instruction on healthful menu selections, and a home visit conducted by the dietitian who evaluated the participant’s pantry selections and supervised the preparation of a meal. The study lasted for one year; participants were evaluated at 6, 12, and 24 months.
Findings:Although both groups demonstrated weight loss, participants receiving the conventional (individualized) office-based counseling lost more weight than did those in the skillbuilding group. Compared to their baseline values, both groups were able to maintain some weight loss one year following the intervention. Data analysis showed a significant decrease in the percent of fat consumed in the diet among those in the skill-building group, and an increase in physical activity patterns. The effects of the skill-based intervention on dietary intake behavior and physical activity patterns are encouraging, and warrant further study.
Eligibility:Overweight/obese adult women.
Changed at:1/18/2011 9:58 AMChanged by:Judy Treu
Created at:8/31/2010 11:48 AMCreated by:Griffin Hospital

Online Weight Management Counseling for Healthcare Providers (OWCH)

Title:Online Weight Management Counseling for Healthcare Providers (OWCH)
Status:Completed
Topic:Obesity / Weight Management;Program or Product Development
Funding Source:DHHS, Sanofi Aventis, ProHealth
Funding Period:2007-2008
Study Design:N/A
Purpose:To: Develop a self-study CME educational program for a standardized approach to routine lifestyle counseling;Develop a comprehensive website consisting of a registry of patients, pertinent health information, BMI, and waist circumference; Establish standardized quality control indicators to track changes in counseling physical activity and nutritional counseling;Provide physician and patient resources, up-to-date clinical guidelines, and strategies to overcome common impediments to physical activity and a healthful diet;Utilize contacts throughout New England to create pilot programs in which insurers reimburse physicians; andEvaluate whether reimbursing physicians increases lifestyle counseling,improves standardized techniques for lifestyle interventions, and has an impact on patient health.
Further Study Details:N/A
Eligibility:N/A
Changed at:3/1/2017 11:03 AMChanged by:Lisa Seaberg
Created at:8/31/2010 11:35 AMCreated by:Griffin Hospital

Obesity Prevention Program – State of CT Department of Public Health

Title:Obesity Prevention Program – State of CT Department of Public Health
Status:Completed
Topic:Obesity / Weight Management
Funding Source:State of Connecticut Department of Public Health
Funding Period:11/02 – 9/03
Purpose:The PRC was contracted by the State of CT Department of Public Health to assist with their Obesity Prevention Program, a three-year initiative funded by the CDC. In addition to serving on numerous advisory and planning committees, the PRC was asked to develop a community assessment profile instrument to be pilot tested in 2 local communities.
Further Study Details:The Connecticut Community Health Asset Profiler (CHAP) was designed to help communities identify and assess their resources, both environmental and policy-related, as they relate to obesity prevention, with a specific focus on nutrition and physical activity. The CHAP is not intended to measure/assess utilization of resources within a community, nor to conduct obesity surveillance; rather, the tool is designed to provide a comprehensive and objective picture/reporting of resources, assets and liabilities within a defined area that might impact utilization and obesity prevalence. The tool is also intended to inform decisions concerning resource allocation and policy development.
Eligibility:To qualify for this study, you must:
Changed at:1/18/2011 9:57 AMChanged by:Judy Treu
Created at:8/31/2010 11:46 AMCreated by:Griffin Hospital

Maine Obesity Primary Prevention Project

Title:Maine Obesity Primary Prevention Project
Status:Completed
Topic:Obesity / Weight Management
Funding Source:ICF Consulting / Maine Department of Public Health
Funding Period:2007
Study Design:N/A
Purpose:To help promote better health and weight control for pregnant women and parents of children from birth to school-entry age; and to train physicians to effectively intervene with obese patients.
Further Study Details:Phase 1 involved the development of a manual (Health Enhancement through Lifestyle Practices, or HELP) to be used as a guide to clinical counseling in support of healthy dietary and physical activity patterns for adult patients and their young children. The manual provides time-efficient counseling methods, and directions to resources in support of counseling goals.Phase 2 involved the provision of training and technical assistance to the Maine Center for Public Health.
Findings:N/A
Eligibility:N/A
Changed at:1/18/2011 9:50 AMChanged by:Judy Treu
Created at:8/31/2010 11:38 AMCreated by:Griffin Hospital

Evidence-Based Guidelines for Obesity Prevention and Control: Optimizing Obesity Prevention Strategies (OOPS)

Title:Evidence-Based Guidelines for Obesity Prevention and Control: Optimizing Obesity Prevention Strategies (OOPS)
Status:Completed
Topic:Obesity / Weight Management
Funding Source:Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Funding Period:10/00-1/04
Study Design:Systematic Literature Review
Purpose:To provide evidence-based information to health professionals about the best way to help their communities address obesity and related illnesses.
Further Study Details:The study involved a comprehensive review and evaluation of approximately 350 studies, conducted in various settings (worksite, school, community, clinical, etc.) over the last 40 years, which focus on weight control and prevention of weight gain in order to identify successful methods of weight management.
Findings:See www.thecommunityguide.org/obese for the original report written by Katz et al. An abstract of an  updated report is available at http://www.nature.com/ijo/journal/v32/n12/index.html. The full article was published in the December 2008 issue of the International Journal of Obesity.
Eligibility:N/A
Changed at:1/18/2011 9:56 AMChanged by:Judy Treu
Created at:8/31/2010 11:45 AMCreated by:Griffin Hospital

Effects of ISOThrive Supplement on Body Weight in Overweight Adults

Title:Effects of ISOThrive Supplement on Body Weight in Overweight Adults
Status:Completed
Topic:Obesity / Weight Management
Funding Source:ISOThrive LLC
Funding Period:2014-2015
Study Design:Randomized controlled trial with a double-blind parallel design
Purpose:This study examined the effects of taking a dietary prebiotic supplement for 3 months on body weight in overweight adults. Prebiotics are healthy food ingredients that are not easily digested, but promote the growth of bacteria in the gut that can benefit the body. The ISOThrive supplement’s main ingredient includes a type of dietary fiber that helps to digest food, which theoretically could cause people to eat less. The other ingredients appear to be safe and well-tolerated.
Further Study Details:We compared the effects of daily intake for a 3-month period of the ISOThrive supplement (either version A or B, which differed in formulation) vs. a placebo on body weight in 76 overweight men and women. We asked them to keep their weight stable for the first month while taking a daily placebo (inactive substance). Then we randomly assigned each participant to 1 of 2 treatment groups. Each group received either ISOThrive (version A or B) or a placebo to take daily for 3 months. We advised them to adjust their calorie intake and/or physical activity at a level that could help them lose 1 to 2 pounds per week during this period. However, we did not ask them to restrict their dietary intake or physical activity. The primary outcome measure was body weight.
Findings:After 12 weeks of daily intake, neither version of ISOThrive (A or B) led to any reduction in body weight, when compared to the placebo.
Eligibility:Study participants were 18 to 75 years of age, did not use tobacco products, had a body mass index (BMI) of 25 or more, and weighed up to 350 pounds. People with diabetes or high blood pressure could take part if they were not taking medicines that could interact with the supplement.
Changed at:3/2/2017 8:56 AMChanged by:Lisa Seaberg
Created at:3/2/2017 8:56 AMCreated by:Lisa Seaberg

Color Your Plate: Fruit & Vegetable Navigator Web System for Weight Loss

Title:Color Your Plate: Fruit & Vegetable Navigator Web System for Weight Loss
Status:Completed
Topic:Obesity / Weight Management
Funding Source:VioCare Technologies, Inc./NIH
Funding Period:2004-2005
Study Design:N/A
Purpose:To help users lose weight by using technology to adjust their diets to increase fruit and vegetable consumption and improve long-term weight loss through increased fruits and vegetable consumption.
Further Study Details:This multimedia system (CD-ROM) combines an automated patient questionnaire with a user-directed interface to access tailored content. The CD-ROM operates as follows: It begins with an introduction video of how to use the overall system (CD-ROM and Web Portal). The system then queries the user for specific demographic data and lifestyle goals such as current weight, height, age, gender, ethnicity, and weight goals, and provides information based on that input. The prototype for the automated questionnaire interface was developed in a separate Phase 1 Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) project, which focused on clinical management of cardiovascular risk factors.
Findings:See www.viocare.com for product details.
Eligibility:N/A
Changed at:1/18/2011 9:54 AMChanged by:Judy Treu
Created at:8/31/2010 11:43 AMCreated by:Griffin Hospital

A Pilot Study of Chromium Picolinate for Weight Loss

Title:A Pilot Study of Chromium Picolinate for Weight Loss
Status:Completed
Topic:Obesity / Weight Management
Funding Source:Nutrition 21
Funding Period:2006-2007
Study Design:Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Pilot Trial
Purpose:To assess the effects of 12 and 24 weeks of daily ingestion of 1000 mcg chromium picolinate compared to placebo, on percent body fat in 80 adults with central obesity. While chromium picolinate is more commonly recommended for its benefits in modulating blood glucose, there is consumer interest in its potential benefit for weight reduction. A growing body of research is developing in this area.
Further Study Details:Participants were randomly assigned to either:Group A: those receiving chromium picolinate for 24 weeks orGroup B: those receiving placebo for 24 weeksAssessments were made at baseline, 12   weeks, and 24 weeks to monitor subjects and identify the stand-alone effects of chromium picolinate ingestion, and the effects of chromium in the context of a lifestyle intervention more consistent with high standards of practice. The primary outcome measure was weight loss. Secondary outcome measures included C-reactive protein, serum fasting glucose, fasting insulin, lipids, and Lp-PLA2.
Findings:In this pilot study, chromium picolinate did not lead to significant reductions in body weight, blood glucose levels, or lipid panels. The lack of treatment effects may in part be due to small sample size, inadequate dose, or short duration of intervention.
Eligibility:Men and women between the ages of 25 and 75 years with a BMI>25.
Changed at:1/18/2011 9:51 AMChanged by:Judy Treu
Created at:8/31/2010 11:40 AMCreated by:Griffin Hospital