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The Effectiveness of Intermittent Fasting and Behavioral Economics Intervention on Weight Control in Obese Patients
Sponsor: Mahidol University
Summary
This study is a parallel randomized controlled trial (RCT). To determine the effect of intermittent fasting, intermittent fasting with behavioral economics, and intensive lifestyle modification on nutritional status; the differences between HOMA-IR, body weight change, and body composition in obese people. Each participant will be randomized to receive the intervention (intermittent fasting, intermittent fasting with behavioral economics, or intensive lifestyle modification. The study protocol will be explained to the eligible participant and informed written consent will be obtained. The total sample size will be 123 participants. Blood and urine samples will be collected at baseline and each follow-up visit including 1-month, 2-months, 6-month, and 12-months, respectively for further study to find out the mechanisms of weight loss, weight regain, and the improvement in the metabolic disease.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
123
Start Date
2022-04-18
Completion Date
2024-06-30
Last Updated
2024-04-05
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Intermittent fasting
The participant will consume food about/ within 8-hour per day
Intermittent fasting + Behavioral economic
The participant will consume food about/ within 8-hour per day. They will be received a reward as money when achieve weight loss goal or/and success doing intermittent fasting 5 days/week
Intensive Lifestyle Modification
Advice about nutrition knowledge, healthy eating diet, diet prescription, and exercise
Locations (1)
Mahidol University
Ratchathewi, Bangkok, Thailand