A Study of the Effects of an Employee Wellness Program

Richard Deichmann, MD86 enrolled

Overview

Ochsner employees with a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 will be enrolled in a fitness program consisting 90 days of a structured exercise program and dietary counseling. Measures of fitness including weight, BMI, cholesterol, HDL, blood pressure, and absenteeism rates will be measured at 0, 90 days, in one year.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Obesity

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 90 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Ochsner employees with a BMI greater than or equal to 30 Exclusion Criteria: * Failure to pass initial physical exam

Locations (1)

Elmwood fitness center

Harahan, Louisiana, United States

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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