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NCT03571893 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Study of an International Commercial Program on Weight Loss and Health Outcomes

A NA study of Obesity and Weight Loss, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
373
Enrollment target
4
Study locations

NCT03571893 is a NA study of Obesity and Weight Loss that has completed, run by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. The registered enrollment target is 373 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (54% lower). The trial reports 4 study locations across 3 states.

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The verdict

NCT03571893, a NA study of Obesity and Weight Loss, has completed, sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
373 participants
Enrollment target
4
Study locations

Study Summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of the Weight Watchers (WW) Freestyle ® (Flex® in UK) weight loss program compared to a control group following a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach for 12 months. Participants in the United States, Canada and the UK (n=360 total) will be randomly assigned to either participate in the commercially available WW program in their local community or to follow their own approach for weight loss. This study will examine the impact of the WW program on weight, fitness levels, quality of life, health behaviors and other health outcomes in overweight and obese adults after 3 and 12 months.

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Weight Watchers Freestyle (Flex)
  • BEHAVIORAL DIY Personal Plan

Study Locations (4)

British Columbia

  • University of British Columbia-Okanagan - Kelowna
  • University of British Columbia-Vancouver - Vancouver

North Carolina

  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Chapel Hill

Other

  • University of Leeds - Leeds

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 373 participants
Start Date 2018-06-19
Est. Completion 2019-11-04
Phase NA

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03571893

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03571893 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 373 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 (54% lower). The listed sponsor is University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 4 conditions, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Weight Watchers Freestyle (Flex) is the first listed.

NCT03571893 reports 4 study locations spanning 3 distinct geographic areas - top geographies include British Columbia, North Carolina, Other.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03571893 about?

NCT03571893 is a clinical study titled "Study of an International Commercial Program on Weight Loss and Health Outcomes". This study is a randomized controlled trial (RCT) of the Weight Watchers (WW) Freestyle ® (Flex® in UK) weight loss program compared to a control group following a do-it-yourself (DIY) approach for 12 months. Participants in the United States, Canada and the UK (n=360 total) will be randomly assigne...

What is the current status of trial NCT03571893?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 373 participants. The study started on 2018-06-19. Estimated completion is 2019-11-04.

What conditions does trial NCT03571893 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity, Weight Loss, Diet Modification, Weight Change, Body.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03571893?

The interventions under investigation include: Weight Watchers Freestyle (Flex) (BEHAVIORAL), DIY Personal Plan (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03571893?

This trial is sponsored by University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, which has 1,109 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT03571893 being conducted?

This trial has 4 study locations across North Carolina, British Columbia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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