NCT03696966

KU Alternate Meal Energy Level Study

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 35 (actual)
• Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 21 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

Compare intermittent versus continuous calorie restriction to learn more about these eating plans and determine whether they are useful and effective to lose weight and keep it off.

Detailed description

The purpose of this study is to provide evidence for the feasibility of an alternative weight control strategy by comparing two diets to see how intermittent calorie restriction compares to continuous or daily calorie restriction for weight loss in 35 adults with overweight or obesity. These diets will be incorporated into a comprehensive and intensive weight management program involving weekly health education meetings, regular diet and physical activity tracking, and feedback from a registered dietitian. Each intervention includes 3 months of weight loss and 3 months of weight maintenance. Group 1: Follow a low-calorie diet every day (1,200 - 1,500 calories daily) Group 2: Follow an intermittent very-low calorie diet (500-800 calories). Participants in this group will alternate between days of 500-800 calories and days of structured eating using healthy eating principles.

Conditions

• Obesity
• Weight Loss

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT	Portion-Controlled Meals	Increase dietary structure using portion-controlled meals (PCM)
BEHAVIORAL	Low-Calorie Diet	Restrict calorie intake daily
BEHAVIORAL	Intermittent Very-Low Calorie Diet	Severely restrict calorie intake intermittently

Timeline

• Start date: 2018-01-16
• Primary completion: 2018-10-04
• Completion: 2018-11-01
• First posted: 2018-10-05
• Last updated: 2019-01-22

Locations

1 site across 1 country: United States