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NCT00079547 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 4
The Safety and Effectiveness of Low and High Carbohydrate Diets
A Phase 4 study of Obesity, sponsored by Temple University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 307
- Enrollment target
- 3
- Study locations
NCT00079547: Completed Phase 4 study of Obesity, sponsored by Temple University.
NCT00079547 is a Phase 4 study of Obesity that has completed, run by Temple University. The registered enrollment target is 307 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (63% lower). The trial reports 3 study locations across 3 states. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00079547, a Phase 4 study of Obesity, has completed, sponsored by Temple University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 4
- Development phase
- 307 participants
- Enrollment target
- 3
- Study locations
Study Summary
This study will compare the safety and the effectiveness of a low carbohydrate diet (Atkins diet) with a high carbohydrate diet (conventional USDA diet).
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Low-calorie diet
- BEHAVIORAL low-carbohydrate diet
Study Locations (3)
Colorado
- University of Colorado - Denver
Missouri
- Washington University - St Louis
Pennsylvania
- University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 307 participants |
| Start Date | 2003-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2008-03 |
| Phase | Phase 4 |
What the finished NCT00079547 record still lists
NCT00079547 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 307 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (63% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Low-calorie diet is the first listed.
NCT00079547 reports a single indexed study location in Colorado, Missouri, Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00079547 about?
NCT00079547 is a clinical study titled "The Safety and Effectiveness of Low and High Carbohydrate Diets". This study will compare the safety and the effectiveness of a low carbohydrate diet (Atkins diet) with a high carbohydrate diet (conventional USDA diet).
What is the current status of trial NCT00079547?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 307 participants. The study started on 2003-04. Estimated completion is 2008-03.
What conditions does trial NCT00079547 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00079547?
The interventions under investigation include: Low-calorie diet (BEHAVIORAL), low-carbohydrate diet (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00079547?
This trial is sponsored by Temple University, which has 163 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00079547 being conducted?
This trial has 3 study locations across Colorado, Missouri, Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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Where NCT00079547's enrollment target sits among peer trials
307 212th of 1053 higher than 842 of 1,053 other Obesity trials
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