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NCT01856660 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Bitter Taste and Weight Loss in Women
A NA study of Obesity and Weight Loss, sponsored by Rutgers University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 107
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01856660: Completed NA study of Obesity and Weight Loss, sponsored by Rutgers University.
NCT01856660 is a NA study of Obesity and Weight Loss that has completed, run by Rutgers University. The registered enrollment target is 107 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (87% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01856660, a NA study of Obesity and Weight Loss, has completed, sponsored by Rutgers University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 107 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Individual food preferences are not considered in designing weight-loss therapies. This project will determine if short-term weight-loss is improved by matching participants with diets that reflect their genetically-determined food preferences.
Primary Outcome
Change in weight (Kg)
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Low-Carbohydrate Diet
- BEHAVIORAL Low-fat Diet
Study Locations (1)
New Jersey
- Rutgers University, Department of Food Science - New Brunswick
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 107 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-08 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT01856660 record still lists
NCT01856660 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 107 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 (87% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Low-Carbohydrate Diet is the first listed.
NCT01856660 reports a single indexed study location in New Jersey.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01856660 about?
NCT01856660 is a clinical study titled "Bitter Taste and Weight Loss in Women". Individual food preferences are not considered in designing weight-loss therapies. This project will determine if short-term weight-loss is improved by matching participants with diets that reflect their genetically-determined food preferences.
What is the current status of trial NCT01856660?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 107 participants. The study started on 2012-09. Estimated completion is 2016-08.
What conditions does trial NCT01856660 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Weight Loss.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01856660?
The interventions under investigation include: Low-Carbohydrate Diet (BEHAVIORAL), Low-fat Diet (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01856660?
This trial is sponsored by Rutgers University, which has 18 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01856660 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New Jersey. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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