At a glance
ClinicalIndex Comparison RecordN/ACompleted· 160 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Atkins Diet +3 morebehavioral
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Effectiveness of Four Dietary Treatment Strategies for Metabolic Syndrome: a Prospective Randomized Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Atkins Diet, Zone Diet, and 2 other interventions for Obesity and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 160 participants.
Detailed Summary
A single-center randomized trial at an academic medical center in Boston, Mass, of overweight or obese adults with known hypertension, dyslipidemia, or fasting hyperglycemia. Participants were enrolled starting July 18, 2000, and randomized to 4 popular diet groups until January 24, 2002.
Study Details
Study Typeinterventional
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ConditionsObesity, Cardiovascular Disease, Metabolic Syndrome
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Timeline
N/ACompletedFinished
2000200120022003200420052006200720082009201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202520262027
Enrollment StartJul 2000
Primary CompletionJan 2003
Study CompletionJan 2004
First PostedMay 2015
TodayJul 2026
First PostedMay 27, 2015
Enrollment StartJul 1, 2000
Primary CompletionJan 1, 2003
Study CompletionJan 1, 2004
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.5 yearsPosted 11.1 years ago
Interventions
Atkins Dietbehavioral
Dietary counseling for 1 year
Zone Dietbehavioral
Dietary counseling for 1 year
Weight Watchers Dietbehavioral
Dietary counseling for 1 year
Ornish Dietbehavioral
Dietary counseling for 1 year