Study of Behavioral Weight Loss Therapy for Obesity and Binge Eating in Monolingual Hispanic Persons
Information source: Yale University
Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on November 03, 2008
Link to the current ClinicalTrials.gov record.
Condition(s) targeted: Obesity; Binge Eating
Intervention: Xenical + behavioral intervention (Drug); Behavioral intervention + placebo (Behavioral)
Phase: Phase 4
Status: Recruiting
Sponsored by: Yale University Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Carlos M Grilo, PhD, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: Yale University
Overall contact:
Luis M Anez, PsyD, Phone: 203-789-7812, Email: Luis.Aneznava@yale.edu
Summary
This is a research study designed to examine the effectiveness of an obesity medication
(orlistat) given in addition to behavioral weight loss therapy. Participants will be obese
monolingual (Spanish-speaking only) men and women.
Clinical Details
Official title: Controlled Trial of Orlistat With Behavioral Weight Loss Therapy for Obesity and Binge Eating in Monolingual Hispanic Persons
Study design: Treatment, Randomized, Double Blind (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Placebo Control, Parallel Assignment, Efficacy Study
Primary outcome: Body weight / BMI
Eligibility
Minimum age: 18 Years.
Maximum age: 60 Years.
Gender(s): Both.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
- Monolingual Spanish Speaking
- Obese (BMI >= 30)
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnancy
- Current cardiac disease
- Serious neurologic illnesses
Locations and Contacts
Luis M Anez, PsyD, Phone: 203-789-7812, Email: Luis.Aneznava@yale.edu
Hispanic Clinic of the Connecticut Mental Health Center, New Haven, Connecticut 06511, United States; Recruiting
Luis M Anez, PsyD, Phone: 203-789-7812
Manuel Paris, PsyD, Phone: 203-789-7812
Luis M Anez, PsyD, Sub-Investigator
Manuel Paris, PsyD, Sub-Investigator
Yale Department of Psychiatry, New Haven, Connecticut 06519, United States; Recruiting
Carlos M Grilo, PhD, Principal Investigator
Marney A White, PhD, Sub-Investigator
Additional Information
Starting date: August 2007
Last updated: April 24, 2008
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