NCT00901095

Can Diet- and Exercise-Induced Weight Loss Improve Asthma Control in Adults?

Can Diet- & Exercise-induced Weight Loss Improve Asthma Control in Adults

• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 2
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 330 (actual)
• Sponsor: Palo Alto Medical Foundation · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 70 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The goal of the study is to investigate the efficacy of an evidence-based weight loss intervention, on a background of quality health care, on asthma control among obese adults. The intervention will employ a combination of recommended dietary and physical activity changes, and behavioral modification techniques.

Conditions

• Asthma
• Obesity

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	Lifestyle intervention	Participants will attend a 15 weekly class sessions during the first 4 months. Classes will be co-lead by a dietician and exercise specialist and will involve a private weigh-in, a group discussion, a presentation of a lifestyle topic, 30 minutes of supervised moderate physical activity, followed by action-planning and goal-setting. During the next 2 months, participants will meet with a dietician on an individual basis for a private weigh-in, personal discussion and problem solving, review of self-monitoring records, and action-planning. The last 6 months will consist of applying and maintaining what has been learned in previous class sessions. Self-monitoring records, questions and problems will be discussed with interventions at least once every 2 months or more frequently if needed.

Timeline

• Start date: 2010-02-01
• Primary completion: 2013-09-01
• Completion: 2014-03-01
• First posted: 2009-05-13
• Last updated: 2014-03-19

Locations

8 sites across 1 country: United States