- 1- Body mass index -calculated as weight in kilograms divided by the square of height
in meters- ≥30 and
- 2- Eligibility to be prescribed sibutramine, following the eligibility requirements
listed in the US Package Insert
- 3- Willingness and ability to comply with study related procedures
- 4- Access to Internet and email
- Uncontrolled blood pressure (defined as ?140/90 mmHg), diabetes, coronary heart
disease, chronic congestive heart failure, stroke, significant metabolic, hepatic or
renal disease, current malignancy, gastric bypass surgery or had a weight loss ?10%,
participated in a structured weight loss program, or had taken weight loss agents
during the past 6 months. Women were excluded if pregnant or breastfeeding; women of
childbearing potential had to use adequate contraception.