NCT01634204

Efficacy of a Web-based Weight Loss Program

Is the Support of a Web-based Weight Loss Program Effective in Supporting Self-initiated Weight Loss and Lifestyle Changes?

• Status: Unknown
• Phase: Phase 2
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 84 (actual)
• Sponsor: Charite University, Berlin, Germany · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 30 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Since overweight and obesity, a risk factor for various diseases, is a prevalent problem in the modern society, it is important to search for new strategies to counteract this. In contrast to in person support, the internet provides a low cost opportunity, which is able to reach a large part of the population. Therefore a web-based weight loss program may be an adequate mean for many people. Now it is hypothesised that a web-based weight loss program is able to support a reduction of body weight and weight-related cardiovascular risk factors effectively and to promote a healthier lifestyle. It is expected that program use, compared to a control group, results in greater reductions in body weight and cardiovascular risk.

Conditions

• Overweight
• Obese

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	KiloCoach	Study participants in this arm will use the program to record nutrition and physical activity on at least 4 days per week within the first and ad libitum within the second 3 months of the intervention period. Study visits will be conducted at baseline as well as after 1, 3 and 6 months. After 12 months a follow up visit will be conducted.
OTHER	Control	Study subjects try to reduce their body weight on their own. They are free to exercise and/or change nutritional habits. Not allowed is taking part in any structured weight loss program. Study visits will be conducted at baseline as well as after 1,3 and 6 months. A follow up visit will be conducted after 12 months.

Timeline

• Start date: 2011-09-01
• Primary completion: 2012-10-01
• Completion: 2013-07-01
• First posted: 2012-07-06
• Last updated: 2012-07-06

Locations

3 sites across 2 countries: Austria, Germany