Effect of South Beach Diet (SBD™) Using SBD™ Products Compared to a Calorie-Restricted Diet in Women

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of the South Beach Diet™ and South Beach Diet™ products compared to a traditional calorie restricted diet.

Official Title
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The Effect of South Beach Diet™ Using South Beach Diet™ Products Compared to a Traditional Calorie-Restricted Diet in Non-Diabetic Women

Conditions
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Overweight

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: South Beach Diet™ with South Beach Diet™ Products
* Behavioral: South Beach Diet™
* Behavioral: Calorie restricted diet with South Beach Diet™ Products
* Behavioral: Calorie Restricted Diet


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Female age 18 to 55 years Females of childbearing potential must agree to use a medically approved method of birth control and have a negative urine pregnancy test result Healthy as determined by laboratory results and medical history Waist circumference > 87 cm Stable weight defined as < 4.5 kg gained or lost in past 3 months Agreement to maintain current level of physical activity throughout the study Ability to comprehend and complete the questionnaires and forms Agreement to comply with study procedures, test article consumption and has access to a microwave oven Voluntary, written, informed consent to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: Pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to become pregnant during the course of the trial Use of prescription or over the counter products known to effect weight including but not limited to the following: megestrol acetate; somatropin; sibutramine; orlistat; paroxetine; dextroamphetamine; methylphenidate; atomoxetine; quetiapine; olanzepine; risperidone, within 4 weeks of randomization and during the trial Alcohol use > 2 standard alcoholic drinks per day Significant cardiac history defined as a history of myocardial infarction (MI); coronary angioplasty or bypass graft(s); valvular disease or repair; unstable angina pectoris; transient ischemic attack (TIA); cerebrovascular accidents (CVA); congestive heart failure; or coronary artery disease (CAD) History of or current diagnosis of any cancer (except for successfully treated basal cell carcinoma) diagnosed less than 5 years prior to screening Subjects with cancer in full remission for more than 5 years are acceptable Uncontrolled hypertension defined as untreated systolic blood pressure > 160 mmHg and/or diastolic blood pressure > 100 mmHg Diabetes mellitus Type I or Type II Unstable renal and/or liver disease History of alcohol or drug abuse within the past year Unstable psychiatric disorder requiring hospitalization within the past 6 months Immunocompromised individuals such as subjects that have undergone organ transplantation or subjects diagnosed with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) History of hemoglobinopathies such as sickle cell anemia or thalassemia, sideroblastic anemia Participation in another clinical research trial within 30 days prior to randomization and during the trial Significant abnormal liver function as defined as AST and/or ALT > 2 x ULN, and/or bilirubin > 2 x ULN Serum creatinine > 125 umol/L Anemia of any etiology defined as hemoglobin < 110 g/L Uncontrolled and/or untreated thyroid disorder Unstable medications (Dosage must be stable for 90 days prior to randomization) History of food allergies or sensitivities including lactose intolerance Vegetarians Cognitively impaired and/or unable to give informed consent Any other condition which in the Investigator's opinion may adversely affect the subject's ability to complete the study or its measures or which may pose significant risk to the subject

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 55 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Active Comparator: South Beach Diet™ with SBD™ Products<br> | Behavioral: South Beach Diet™ with South Beach Diet™ Products<br> <br> |
| Active Comparator: South Beach Diet™ alone<br> | Behavioral: South Beach Diet™<br> <br> |
| Active Comparator: Calorie restricted diet w/ SBD™ Products<br> | Behavioral: Calorie restricted diet with South Beach Diet™ Products<br> <br> |
| Active Comparator: Calorie Restricted Diet alone<br> | Behavioral: Calorie Restricted Diet<br> <br> |

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Change in body weight from baseline to week 24 |  | 24 weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Assess the satiety response to the individual diets |  | 24 weeks | 
| Analyze circumference measurements & body composition; blood glucose, HbA1c, insulin, lipid profile, blood pressure & questionnaire responses on food cravings and quality of life |  | 24 weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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South Beach Diet™, overweight, obesity, satiety, weight loss