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Ketogenic Diets for Weight Loss Maintenance: Impact on Energy Expenditure and Appetite in Individuals With Obesity
Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate whether a Ketogenic Diet (KD) can increase Total Energy Expenditure (TEE), while benefiting appetite, during weight loss maintenance in reduced-obese individuals.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
20
Start Date
2025-08-01
Completion Date
2027-03-30
Last Updated
2026-04-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Diet Therapy
Participants will be provided food to meet the ketogenic diet prescription for the 6-week weight maintenance phase.
Calorie Restriction
Participants will follow a commercial low-energy diet and be provided with meal replacements for 4 weeks aiming to achieve a minimum of 5% weight loss.
Behavioral Support
Participants will meet weekly with a registered dietitian, for a 20-minute consultation throughout the entire study period (10 weeks) to increase engagement and improve adherence and retention.
Diet Therapy
Participants will have food provided to meet the standard low-fat diet prescription for the 6-week weight maintenance phase.
Locations (1)
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, United States