The Leeds Women's Wellbeing (LWW) Study
Launched by UNIVERSITY OF LEEDS · Feb 24, 2012
Trial Information
Current as of May 30, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
In this randomised, single blind, parallel design study participants were randomly assigned to one of two 12-week healthy eating dietary interventions: Diet A: general healthy eating OR Diet B: general healthy eating combined with advice to increase fibre intake to at least 25g/day (with a large proportion of the fibre intake derived from cereal or wheat bran.
Gender
FEMALE
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Female
- • 18-48 years of age (premenopausal)
- • Self reported good health
- • Body Mass Index (BMI) within overweight/obese range (26-35kg/m2)
- • Willingness to consume study foods and prepared to eat breakfast cereals as part of the intervention
- • Non-smokers or given up more than 6 months ago
- • Exercising no more than 4 times per week at a medium intensity
- • Weight stable in the last 3 months (fluctuation of no more than 3kg)
- • Current fibre intake (≤ 15g/day) according to DINE and verified by 7 day food diary (fibre points)
- • Ability to adequately understand verbal and written information in English
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Menopausal or showing menopausal symptoms (e.g. frequent/recurrent hot flushes) at screening or taking any supplements for menopausal symptoms
- • Type 2 Diabetes; Cardiac pacemaker fitted
- • Taking medication and/or supplements known to affect appetite/body weight in the last 6 months (e.g. asthma, steroids, anti-depressants)
- • BMI outside range of 26-35 kg/m2
- • Food allergies or aversions to foods likely to be consumed within the study (e.g. wheat bran, nuts)
- • Non-smokers or given up more than 6 months ago
- • Exercising more than 4 times per week at a medium intensity
- • Shift work (night shifts)
- • Pregnant or planning a pregnancy within the next year; having been pregnant or lactating within the previous 6 months
- • No history of, or current eating disorders as determined using the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26;Gardner et al., 1982; a score higher than 20)
- • Current fibre intake (\>15g/day according to DINE)
- • Insufficient English language skills to complete all study questionnaires
About University Of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a prestigious research institution located in the United Kingdom, renowned for its commitment to advancing knowledge through innovative research and education. As a clinical trial sponsor, the University of Leeds leverages its diverse expertise and collaborative environment to facilitate high-quality clinical studies that aim to improve health outcomes and contribute to the scientific community. The university fosters interdisciplinary partnerships, ensuring rigorous methodologies and ethical standards in its research initiatives. By integrating cutting-edge technologies and a patient-centered approach, the University of Leeds plays a vital role in translating research findings into practical applications for healthcare improvement.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Leeds, , United Kingdom
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Louise Dye, Professor
Principal Investigator
University of Leeds
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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