Meal Replacements for Weight Loss and Diabetes
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
The goal of this clinical trial is to advance the development of the WI meal replacements by evaluating the acceptance and feasibility of the meal replacements within the Wellness Institute's Weight Loss Clinic program (WLC). The main questions it aims to answer are:* To determine whether the incorporation of WI meal replacements into their weight loss clinic design is feasible.* To determine whether weight loss is supported by a plant-based meal replacement.* To assess efficacy of the meal replacements by measuring changes in lifestyle behaviours and risk factors for chronic disease compared to non-meal replacement weight loss program members.* To assess remission of diabetes and pre-diabetes.Researchers will compare the WLC program plus meal replacements to the WLC program without the meal replacements to evaluate the implementation of the meal replacements into the WLC.Participants will follow their WLC program for 16 weeks, and those in the intervention group will begin their meal replacements. Participants will have a choice on what type of meal replacement they will consume each day (either a bar or a shake) and will record this in the product consumption log.
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to discuss this with the trial coordinators or your doctor.
Is it safe to use meal replacements for weight loss and diabetes management?
How do meal replacements differ from other treatments for weight loss and diabetes?
Meal replacements offer a structured meal plan that can be more effective for weight loss and diabetes management compared to conventional diets. They provide a calorie-controlled, nutritionally balanced option that has shown greater weight loss results in patients with type-2 diabetes over time.24678
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment WI Meal Replacements for weight loss and diabetes?
Research shows that meal replacements can help people with type 2 diabetes lose weight and control their blood sugar levels better than regular diets. In studies, people using meal replacements lost more weight over time compared to those on conventional diets, making it a promising option for managing diabetes and obesity.25689
Who Is on the Research Team?
Dr Dylan MacKay, PhD
Principal Investigator
University of Manitoba
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for individuals with obesity, diabetes, or prediabetes who are interested in weight loss and diabetes remission. Participants should be willing to follow the Wellness Institute's Weight Loss Clinic program for 16 weeks and log their meal replacement consumption.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Treatment
Participants follow the WLC program for 16 weeks, with the intervention group incorporating meal replacements
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in dietary intake, physical activity, and health markers
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- WI Meal Replacements
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University of Manitoba
Lead Sponsor
Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership
Collaborator
Seven Oaks Hospital Chronic Disease Innovation Centre
Collaborator
The Wellness Institute
Collaborator