Overweight and obesity Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Obesity
Conditions
Interventions
1. Energy-controlled delivered meals
2. Self-directed delivered meals both of which supported by a dietitian
The trial will aim to provide an energy deficit in each arm of 600 kcal per day in line wi
the reference or control arm will consist of a freely available diet plan based on healthy eating and a 600 kcal per day energy deficiency. Subjects will be screened at enrollment following giving con
at the end of the study subjects will be offered advice on continuing weight management by the study dietitian and signposted to other services as necessary.
Sponsors
Diet Chef Ltd
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Presenting weight of a body mass index (BMI) of between 27 and 35 kg/m^2 2. Individuals expressing a wish to try to lose weight 3. Male or female aged between 30 and 70 years 4. No history of diabetes 5. No history of eating disorders 6. Not taking medication likely to lead to weight gain or loss, e.g. steroids, beta blockade, diuretics etc.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Bariatric surgery either in planning or in history 2. Planning or currently pregnant 3. Food allergies 4. Vegetarians and vegans 5. Individuals not willing to commit to trying to lose weight for 3 months/12 weeks
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Weight loss at 12 weeks | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Health status: 1. EQ-5D, measured at each visit 2. IWQoL, measured at each visit 3. MTQ, measured at each visit 4. Rotter's Locus of Control, measured at each visit 5. Waist circumference and body volume, measured at the screening visit and end of the study (12 weeks) | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed