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An Open-Label, Randomized, Parallel Trial to Investigate the Effect of a Partial Meal Replacement Product on Body Weight and Overall Health Status in Overweight and Obese Chinese Adults

An Open-Label, Randomized, Parallel Trial to Investigate the Effect of a Partial Meal Replacement Product on Body Weight and Overall Health Status in Overweight and Obese Chinese Adults

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2100042637
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-01-24
Start date
2021-03-24
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-04-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Overweight and obesity

Interventions

Group 1:The subjects will be instructed to partially replace breakfast and lunch.
Group 2:The subjects will be instructed to partially replace breakfast and dinner.

Sponsors

Xinhua Hospital Affiliated To Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Generally healthy Chinese male or female, 18-65 years of age, inclusive at Visit 1 (Week -1). 2. BMI >= 24.0 and 85 cm for males and >80 cm for females at Visit 1 (Week -1). 5. Willing to abstain from alcohol consumption and avoid vigorous physical activity for 24 hours prior to and during test visits. 6. Stable smoking habits within 6 months of Visit 2 (Week 0) and has no plans to change smoking habits during the study period. If a smoker, the subject agrees to abstain from tobacco and nicotine products at least 1 hour prior to and during each test visit. 7. Willing to perform moderate physical activity daily (i.e., 10000 steps walking daily). 8. Willing to maintain current use of vitamins, minerals, and other supplements throughout the trial and agrees to refrain from consuming these the day of test visits. 9. Willing and able to comply with the visit schedule. 10. Willing to follow the study instructions including dietary plan (including 500 kcal reduction of daily total energy intake), lifestyle and physical activity (at least 10000 steps/day) instructions. 11. Has the ability to access WeChat platform via a smartphone, tablet, and/or computer. 12. Understands the study procedures and signs forms providing informed consent to participate in the study and authorizes the release of relevant protected health information to the Investigator.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Has Type I or Type II diabetes mellitus or fasting blood glucose >= 7 mmol/L (126 mg/dL) or glycosylated hemoglobin >= 6.5% at Visit 1 (Week -1). 2. Has a history of gout or uric acid >1.2 times normal (Male: 4.0-8.5 mg/dL or 0.24 -0.51 mmol/L; Female: 2.7-7.3 mg/dL or 0.16 -0.43 mmol/L). 3. Has participated in a clinical trial within the past 12 months. 4. Had a weight loss or gain > 5% in the 90 days prior to Visit 1 (Week -1). 5. Has a history of bariatric surgery for weight reducing purpose. 6. Has a diagnosed eating disorder or tendencies that may be representative of disordered eating, in the opinion of the Investigator. 7. Has a history or presence of cancer in the prior 5 years, except for non-melanoma skin cancer. 8. Has a health condition that would prevent him/her from fulfilling the study requirements as judged by the Investigator on the basis of medical history and laboratory test results at Visit 1 (Week -1) such as AST and ALT>2.5 times normal value (AST: 0-35 units/L or 0-0.58 µKat/L; ALT: 4-36 units/L), LDL-C >1.5 times normal (= 160 mm Hg or diastolic blood pressure >= 100 mm Hg) as defined by the blood pressure measured at Visit 1 (Week -1). One re-test will be allowed on a separate day prior to Visit 2 (Week 0), for subjects with abnormal blood pressure. Subjects who require medication for hypertension must be on a stable dose [defined as no change in dose within 90 days of Visit 2 (Week 0)] and may be enrolled per the Investigators discretion. 13. Use of dietary supplements intended to alter body weight, appetite, and/or satiety within 30 days of Visit 2 (Week 0) or during the course of the study. 14. Use of prescription weight loss medications within 90 days of Visit 2 (Week 0). 15. Participation in weight management program or using other weight management strategies (e.g., DASH diet, Atkins, Intermittent Fasting, Acupuncture, etc.) within 90 days of Visit 2 (Week 0). 16. Use of thyroid hormones therapy or with medical history of thyroid disorders. 17. Use of lipid-lowering drugs within 90 days of Visit 2 (Week 0). 18. Use of antibiotics within 30 days of Visit 2 (Week 0). 19. Has an active infection or sign/symptoms of an infection. Visits will be re-scheduled to allow the subject to be symptom-free of any type of systemic infection for at least 5 days. 20. Premenopausal female, who is pregnant, planning to be pregnant during the study period, lactating, or is of childbearing potential and is unwilling to commit to the use of an approved form of con

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
body weight;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
product intakes;SF36 questionnaire;Physical activity;Body circumference;Blood micronutrients level;Lip profiles;3 day food record;sleeping hours;energy expenditure;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactQingya Tang

Xinhua Hospital Aflliated To Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine

tangqingya@163.com+86 13651690656

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 6, 2026