CALERIE (Tufts) - Comprehensive Assessment of Long-term Effects of Reducing Intake of Energy

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE1

Total Enrollment

44 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2002-03-31

Study Completion Date

2004-12-31

Brief Summary

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This study is one of three CALERIE trials that test the hypothesis that a reduced calorie, nutritionally sound diet increases the length of life and prevents some age-related chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The three sites that are participating in the CALERIE trial represent a diversity of subject populations and interventional strategies.

Detailed Description

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Researchers at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University are enrolling overweight men and women aged 20-42 in a 1-year study to develop an effective calorie restricted regimen that minimizes hunger and prevents weight regain. The study also examines the effects of weight loss on body composition, metabolism and aging. Two different diets containing usual foods and a healthy balance of nutrients will be tested at 2 levels of caloric restriction, 10% and 30% (in other words, 90% or 70% of what one would normally eat). Weight loss is expected for most volunteers participating in this study, but cannot be guaranteed.

Conditions

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Aging

Keywords

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Longevity Calorie restriction Physical activity Weight loss

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

SINGLE

Interventions

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Caloric Restriction (CR)

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Healthy men and women
* Body mass index (BMI) = 25-30
* Slightly overweight, \< 275 lbs
* Women 25-45, pre-menopause
* Men 25-50
* Not traveling often or planning to move

Exclusions:

* Cardiovascular disease or blood pressure greater than 160/90
* Diabetes
* Major psychiatric disorders
* Eating disorders
* Post obese; previous BMI \> 32
* Weight change of more than ten pounds in the past 90 days
* Over 275 pounds
* Smoking
* Regular exercise, more than twice per week
* Current prescription drug use, except oral contraceptives
* Alcoholism or substance abuse
* Pregnant or lactating (breast feeding), planning to become pregnant, or not regularly using contraception
* Abnormal electrocardiogram (EKG)
* Local resident for less than one year
* Occupations requiring full alertness and motor skills, with no allowance for a chance of postural dizziness (airline pilots, etc.)
* Injuries by any metallic object that is still present in the body
* Braces, non-removable dentures, or non-removable bridgework

Minimum Eligible Age

25 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

50 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Principal Investigators

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Susan B. Roberts, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Jean Mayer USDA HNRCA at Tufts University

Locations

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Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

References

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Karl JP, Cheatham RA, Das SK, Hyatt RR, Gilhooly CH, Pittas AG, Lieberman HR, Lerner D, Roberts SB, Saltzman E. Effect of glycemic load on eating behavior self-efficacy during weight loss. Appetite. 2014 Sep;80:204-11. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2014.05.017. Epub 2014 May 21.

Reference Type DERIVED

PMID: 24859114 (View on PubMed)

Racette SB, Das SK, Bhapkar M, Hadley EC, Roberts SB, Ravussin E, Pieper C, DeLany JP, Kraus WE, Rochon J, Redman LM; CALERIE Study Group. Approaches for quantifying energy intake and %calorie restriction during calorie restriction interventions in humans: the multicenter CALERIE study. Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab. 2012 Feb 15;302(4):E441-8. doi: 10.1152/ajpendo.00290.2011. Epub 2011 Nov 29.

Reference Type DERIVED

PMID: 22127229 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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3U01AG020480

Identifier Type: NIH

Identifier Source: secondary_id

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AG0006

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id