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POINTS Study

Study Type

Study Purpose

A person’s genetics (body characteristics that are passed down through families) are believed to affect how their body reacts to different types of diets. Some people may see more weight loss from eating fewer carbs and others may lose more weight from eating fewer fats.

The POINTS research study will test if two different diets can affect how much weight a person loses depending on their body characteristics.

About the Study

The study consists of weekly visits to Pennington Biomedical for 12 weeks. Eligible participants will provide the study team with the results from a completed genealogy test to determine which diet their body may react to better. Pennington Biomedical will provide funds to complete the test if you have not taken one before.

Participants will then be randomly assigned to a diet group and receive a meal plan to follow for the duration of the study.

Study Design

Number of Visits:

• 1 orientation visit
• 2 study visits
• 12 dietary group sessions (one per week)

Procedures:

• Medical history
• Height and weight
• Vital signs (pulse and blood pressure)
• Body fat percent
• Blood tests
• Diet intervention
• Questionnaires

Study Qualifications

To qualify for this research study, participants should:

• Be between the ages of 18 – 75 years old
• Have a BMI between 27-47.5 calculate your BMI

*You may not qualify for this study based on other eligibility criteria not listed. The study coordinator will go over this information in detail.

Study Duration

Participation in this research study will last approximately 16 weeks.

Compensation

Compensation of up to $150 is offered for completion of this study.

Study Contact

If you are interested in volunteering for this research study, click here to screen online, call 225-763-3000 or email clinicaltrials@pbrc.edu.

If you think you may be eligible, please click the button below to screen online.

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