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ObesityNCT02387827

Comparing of Long Bout and Short Bouts of Similar Volume of Walking in Obese on Weight Loss During a Weight Loss Program

A study testing Diet+ short term versus long -term physical activity in people with Obesity and Overweight, run by Novindiet Clinic at 1 site in Iran.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this present study is to determine if a daily walking program of 50 continuous minutes (long bout) or two 25-minute bouts (short bouts) in similar volume on body weight, abdominal fat mass deposition and cardiometabolic measures in overweight and obese women receiving a low calorie diet for 24 weeks. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 45 years, women onlyHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Obesity, Overweight
What is being tested?
Diet+ short term versus long -term physical activity
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
60 participants
Where
1 siteIran
Study dates
Feb 2015to Feb 2016
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 to 45 years
  • Women only
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Who may be able to join

  • Must have Body mass index (BMI) between 27-35 kg/ m².
  • were sedentary (reported exercising <20 min/d for the previous 6 month) and healthy
  • Must be able to have moderate exercise.
  • Must be interested to have weight loss.

Who cannot join

  • Participating in a research project involving weight loss or physical activity in the previous six months.
  • Pregnancy or lactation during the previous 6 months, or planned pregnancy in the next six months.
  • Taking medication that could affect metabolism or change body weight.
  • Report heart problems, chest pain, and cancer within the last five years.
  • Smoking
  • Menopause
  • Diagnosis of any chronic disease such as fatty liver, cancer, chemo/radio therapy, heart disease, immune compromised conditions, abnormal thyroid hormone level.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Iran1 site
  • NovinDiet Clinic

    Tehran, Tehran Province, 1913635136

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About this study

The purpose of this present study is to determine if a daily walking program of 50 continuous minutes (long bout) or two 25-minute bouts (short bouts) in similar volume on body weight, abdominal fat mass deposition and cardiometabolic measures in overweight and obese women receiving a low calorie diet for 24 weeks.

Conditions
Obesity, Overweight
Being tested
Diet+ short term versus long -term physical activity
Keywords
long bout physical activity, short bout physical activity, Caloric Restriction
Medical subject headings
Obesity, Overweight

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Diet+ short term versus long -term physical activityBehavioural

Study groups in NCT02387827
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Diet+ short -term physical activity (DST)ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Behavioral: Diet+ short term versus long -term physical activity
Diet+ long -term physical activity (DLT)ExperimentalNot described
Receives: Behavioral: Diet+ short term versus long -term physical activity

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. weight loss

    Measured: 24 weeks

  2. Body mass index reduction

    Measured: 24 weeks

Secondary outcomes (4)
  1. waist circumference

    Measured: 24 weeks

  2. Fasting plasma glucose level

    Measured: 24 weeks

  3. lipid profiles

    Measured: 24 weeks

  4. Insulin resistance (HOMA)

    Measured: 24 weeks

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted13 Mar 2015 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2015
  3. Primary completionJan 2016
  4. Study completionFeb 2016

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT02387827
Sponsor's protocol ID
ND-104
Status last verified
Apr 2017
First submitted
9 Mar 2015
Last updated
4 Apr 2017
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Publications

  • Madjd A, Taylor MA, Delavari A, Malekzadeh R, Macdonald IA, Farshchi HR. Effect of a Long Bout Versus Short Bouts of Walking on Weight Loss During a Weight-Loss Diet: A Randomized Trial. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2019 Apr;27(4):551-558. doi: 10.1002/oby.22416. Epub 2019 Feb 9.

    PubMed 30737894

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Diet+ short term versus long -term physical activity in people with Obesity and Overweight, run by Novindiet Clinic at 1 site in Iran.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Apr 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Iran. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

weight loss (time frame: 24 weeks). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT02387827, which also lists 1 linked publication.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Apr 2017.

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