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Plant-Based Diet for Weight Loss

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Led By Vanita J Rahman, MD

Research Sponsored by Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Must not have

Unstable medical or psychiatric illness

Lack of English fluency

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up change from baseline to 12 weeks

Awards & highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial will test a plant-based weight-loss program to see if it is effective and can be implemented in an office setting.

Who is the study for?

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.

What is being tested?

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.

What are the potential side effects?

A plant-based diet is generally safe but can lead to changes in bowel habits such as increased stool frequency or bloating initially. Nutrient deficiencies are possible if the diet isn't well-planned.

Eligibility Criteria

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:

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

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I am not fluent in English.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change from baseline to 12 weeks

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~change from baseline to 12 weeks

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline to 12 weeks for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary study objectives

Weight loss

Secondary study objectives

Blood pressure

Body Composition

Plasma cholesterol and triacylglycerol concentrations

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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group

All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

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.

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