Randomized Trial Of Achieving Healthy Lifestyles In Psych Rehabilitation

Part of paid clinical trials in Baltimore, Maryland.

Sponsor
Johns Hopkins University
Study ID
NCT00902694
Status
Completed

Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • ACHIEVE Intervention — BEHAVIORAL
    Group and individual weight loss counseling and group physical activity classes for 18 months
  • Control — OTHER
    group health classes quarterly with topics not related to weight

Study Details

This study will determine whether a behavioral weight loss intervention including dietary counseling and exercise is effective in helping people with serious mental illnesses lose weight.

Key Dates

Start date
Apr 30, 2008
Status verified
Jul 2025
Primary completion
Sep 30, 2012
Completion
Sep 30, 2012

Study Design

Enrollment
291 participants (actual)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: ACHIEVE Intervention
    Group and individual weight counseling and group physical activity classes for 18 months.
  • Other: Control
    Control arm receives group health classes quarterly with topics not related to weight

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Weight Loss in Kilograms (kg) [ Time Frame: 6 and 18 months ]

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
ProhealthBaltimoreMaryland21207-

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