Plant-Based Diet for Weight Loss

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen ByVANITA RAHMAN, MD

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May be covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?This prospective study aims to assess the feasibility and implementation of a plant-based, weight-loss program in an office setting. The study will also assess changes in body weight, blood pressure, plasma lipids, glycated hemoglobin, and body composition with a 12-week, plant-based, weight-loss program. These health benefits may illustrate feasibility to physicians and healthcare professionals elsewhere.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for men and women over 18 who want to lose weight and may have conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, or lipid disorders. Participants should not be using recreational drugs, pregnant, or planning pregnancy during the study. They must speak English fluently and commit to the study's requirements without changing their current medication.

Exclusion Criteria

I do not have any unstable medical or mental health conditions.

I am not fluent in English.

Participant Groups

The trial is testing a low-fat plant-based diet in an office setting for 12 weeks to see if it's practical and effective. It will measure changes in body weight, blood pressure, cholesterol levels (plasma lipids), blood sugar control (glycated hemoglobin), and body composition.

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: Low-fat plant-based dietExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

For 12 weeks, participants will follow a diet comprised of whole grains, vegetables, legumes, and fruits, with no restriction on energy intake. Animal products and added oils will be excluded. Except for light refreshments and tastings at the group sessions, no meals will be provided. Participants will handle their own food preparation and purchases, with guidance from the education team, with no restriction on energy intake.