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Cold Exposure + Diet for Weight Loss
Study Summary
This trial is an 8-week weight loss intervention with 3 randomly assigned groups: DIET, cold exposure (CE), and DIET+CE. The study will last a total of 13 weeks. All participants will have a screening session, two experimental sessions at baseline, and two experimental sessions after the intervention.
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Study Objectives
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- I am a pre-menopausal woman with regular periods.I exercise less than 2 times a week for 30 minutes.I have had an inflammatory disease in the past.I have not received treatment for thyroid or pituitary disease.I have been diagnosed with a psychiatric condition like depression, anxiety, or an eating disorder.I have a history of stroke.I need insulin based on a glucose tolerance test.I have had cancer before.I have a history of blood circulation problems in my limbs.I am currently receiving treatment for asthma.I have a known kidney or liver condition.I take medication that could affect my heart or metabolism.You are weight-stable (±2 kg last 6 months).I have gone through menopause.I had surgery that caused me to enter menopause.I have a history of heart disease.I am pre-menopausal and have regular menstrual cycles.You should not have a history of alcohol or drug problems.You do not exercise regularly, less than two times per week for at least 30 minutes each time.
- Group 1: Combined diet + cold exposure group
- Group 2: Only diet group
- Group 3: Only cold exposure group
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary aims of this medical research?
"This clinical trial will assess its primary outcome over an 8 week period, which is the variation of post-prandial desire to eat as indicated through a Visual Analogue Scale. Secondary objectives are tracking resting energy expenditure and explicit wanting using the Leeds Preference Food Questionnaire (LFPQ), in addition to olfaction measured with Sniffin Sticks tests at 90 minutes after breakfast both before and after intervention."
Is recruitment for this research endeavor still open?
"This clinical trial is actively accepting participants, having been first posted on February 1st 2022 and most recently updated on April 19th. Clinicaltrials.gov reports provide further details."
Is the age range of this research study restricted to those over 45 years old?
"The requirements to be accepted into this study stipulate participants must fall between 18 and 55 years of age. There are 236 trials that accommodate minors while 718 clinical studies accept seniors as volunteers."
How many participants are being welcomed into this research project?
"Affirmative. The clinical trial appears to be actively recruiting according to the data found on clinicialtrials.gov, where it was first posted on February 1st 2022 and last updated April 19th 2022. 78 patients are needed at one medical facility in order for this study to reach its goals."
Is it possible to participate in this experiment?
"This scientific experiment seeks 78 volunteers aged 18-55 that possess a BMI of 27 or greater, waist circumference exceeding 88 cm, pre-menopausal with consistent menstrual cycles, and no history of substance abuse. Additionally, applicants must be literate in English and present evidence of weight stability over the past 6 months as well as exhibiting sedentary behaviour (<2x/week)."
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- University of Ottawa: < 48 hours
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- < 2 Days
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