Obesity Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Obesity
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention group (preloading with water) will be asked to consume 500ml of water (0.8 pints or 2 cups) 30 minutes before main meals each day for 12 weeks and to consume additional water during their
Sponsors
University of Birmingham (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients must be aged >=18 years 2. Have a body mass index (BMI) equal to or greater than 30 kg/m2 3. Considered suitable to participate by their GP. Weight and height will be measured objectively by the research team and BMI checked prior to randomisation to ensure eligibility.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant or breast feeding or intending to fall pregnant within the study time period. 2. Cannot understand or speak English sufficiently to undertake the tasks of the study. 3. Currently attending a weight management programme (including pharmacotherapy or bariatric surgery) or has taken part in a formal weight management programme in the previous three months. 4. Weight loss of >2 kg in previous 3 months. 5. BMI less than 30 kg/m2. 6. Dependent on insulin. 7. Use of medication known to affect weight/food intake/energy expenditure.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Difference in weight change (objective) between the groups from baseline to 3 months | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Dietary intake and beverage consumption measured at baseline and 3 months 2. Measure of fullness and satiety measured at 2, 3 and 9 weeks 3. Total urine volume and specific gravity concentration measured at baseline, 6 weeks and 3 months | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed