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NCT00079573 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2

Comparison of Popular Weight Loss Diets

A Phase 2 study of Obesity, sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

Completed
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
300
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT00079573 is a Phase 2 study of Obesity that has completed, run by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH). The registered enrollment target is 300 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (63% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.

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The verdict

NCT00079573, a Phase 2 study of Obesity, has completed, sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH).

COMPLETED
Registry status
Phase 2
Development phase
300 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study will compare the safety and effectiveness of three popular weight loss plans. These plans will be compared with the USDA Dietary Guidelines.

Conditions Studied

Obesity

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Atkins diet (extremely low carbohydrate)
  • BEHAVIORAL Zone diet (low carbohydrate, high protein)
  • BEHAVIORAL Ornish diet (very low fat)

Study Locations (1)

California

  • Stanford Prevention Research Center - Stanford

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 300 participants
Start Date 2002-07
Est. Completion 2004-06
Phase Phase 2

Sponsor

National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH)

203 total trials

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00079573

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00079573 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 300 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (63% lower). The listed sponsor is National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), which has 203 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 1 condition, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions - of which Atkins diet (extremely low carbohydrate) is the first listed.

NCT00079573 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include California.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00079573 about?

NCT00079573 is a clinical study titled "Comparison of Popular Weight Loss Diets". This study will compare the safety and effectiveness of three popular weight loss plans. These plans will be compared with the USDA Dietary Guidelines.

What is the current status of trial NCT00079573?

This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 300 participants. The study started on 2002-07. Estimated completion is 2004-06.

What conditions does trial NCT00079573 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00079573?

The interventions under investigation include: Atkins diet (extremely low carbohydrate) (BEHAVIORAL), Zone diet (low carbohydrate, high protein) (BEHAVIORAL), Ornish diet (very low fat) (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00079573?

This trial is sponsored by National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH), which has 203 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT00079573 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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