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Effectiveness of Gradual Versus Rapid Weight Loss
Sponsor: The Hospital of Vestfold
Summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the 1-year effectiveness of an initial rapid weight loss (RWL) program and a gradual weight loss (GWL) program.
Official title: Comparative Effectiveness of a Gradual Weight Loss Program and a Rapid Weight Loss Program (Including a Low Energy Diet) on 1-year Weight Loss in Subjects With Obesity - A Randomized, Parallel-group, Superiority Trial. (The GoLow Study).
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
293
Start Date
2019-04-11
Completion Date
2028-12-31
Last Updated
2025-06-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Rapid weight loss (RWL) program
16-week rapid weight loss (RWL) program (8-week low energy diet (LED) followed by 8-week gradual increased energy intake) and a subsequent 36-week weight-maintenance follow-up
Gradual weight loss (GWL) program
16-week gradual weight loss (GWL) program (moderate calorie restriction) and a subsequent 36-week weight-maintenance follow-up
Locations (1)
Vestfold Hospital Trust
Tønsberg, Norway