Small Changes Clinical Weight Loss Trial
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Summary
The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of the Small Changes program in facilitating weight loss and to assess treatment effects on body composition, blood markers of metabolic health, and blood pressure, and to assess attrition and compliance
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–70 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Body Mass Index greater than or equal to 25 * Stable weight with less than a 5% body weight change in the past 3 months. * Willingness and ability to follow a written dietary plan. * Ambulatory and capable of attending bi-weekly in-person and phone appointments. * Must reside in the geographic area for the duration of the 12-week study. * Clearance for weight loss by their health care provider. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant or lactating. * Acute medical conditions such as kidney disease, liver disease, pancreatitis, or cancer. * A history of bariatric surgery or gastr…
Interventions
- BehavioralSmall Changes program
Participants will be asked to track their compliance with their Small Changes diet plan using a simple checklist record . Participants will be asked to follow their diet plan every day. They are encouraged to create a diet plan that is as close to their current diet as possible. Meal options include make-from-scratch recipes, quick "grab-and-go" options,and restaurant options. There may be some time involved in learning the recipes and the routine of their new diet. It also may alter their grocery spending and habits somewhat
- BehavioralStandard behavioral therapy for weight loss
Participants will be provided guidance on cutting and counting calories, setting goals, reading labels, and portion sizes.
Locations (2)
- The University of Texas Health Science Center at HoustonHouston, Texas
- Texas Tech UniversityLubbock, Texas