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The Effects of Nutritional Intervention in Participants With Eating Disorders.

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Binge-Eating Disorder
Binge Eating Disorder Associated With Obesity
Eating Disorders
Eating Behavior
Eating Disorder
Interventions
Behavioral: Mindful Eating
Registration Number
NCT06230107
Lead Sponsor
Sao Jose do Rio Preto Medical School
Brief Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of nutritional intervention in eating disorders. Participants underwent an intervention without a control group over 8 weeks. This study aims to provide the maximization of nutritional rehabilitation and support changes in the construction of food autonomy, through a food and nutritional intervention.

Detailed Description

Analyze the impact of nutritional intervention on changes in dietary habits, episodes of binge eating, body image dissatisfaction, quality of life and anthropometric data (weight, BMI and waist circumference) of participants with BED. This quantitative, prospective, longitudinal and experimental study recruited 82 participants diagnosed with Obesity and BED. The intervention was divided into 8 individual weekly meetings, guided by Mindful eating session, nutritional educational dynamics, cooking workshop, food sensory analysis and applications of questionnaires (Body Image Scale - BSQ; Binge Eating Scale - BES; Quality of Life Scale - WHOQOL BREF). The meetings occurred from October to November 2023.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
82
Inclusion Criteria
  • individuals diagnosed with BED who are available to participate
Exclusion Criteria
  • individuals without a diagnosis of BED who are available to participate; who cannot attend meetings; with clinical changes; who have difficulty answering the questionnaires

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Participants diagnosed with Binge Eating DisorderMindful EatingThe intervention was divided into 8 individual weekly meetings, guided by Mindful eating session, nutritional educational dynamics, cooking workshop, food sensory analysis and applications of questionnaires
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Body Image Dissatisfaction {Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) (34 to 204 points)}.8 weeks

Evaluate the impact of nutritional intervention on the level of body image dissatisfaction between the 1st and 8th week. Application of the Body Image Scale (BSQ) who was measures satisfaction and concern with body shape, consisting of 34 items on a 6-point Likert scale. According to the classification, to be classified as "satisfied with your body shape" is necessary score \<111 (minimum 34 points and maximum 204 points).

Waist circumference (cm).8 weeks

Evaluate the impact of nutritional intervention on waist circumference (cm) between the 1st and 8th week.

Episodes of Binge Eating {Binge Eating Scale (BES} (0 to 48 points)}.8 weeks

Evaluate the impact of nutritional intervention on the variation in the number of binge eating episodes between the 1st and 8th week. Application of the 'Binge Eating Scale (BES) which quantifies the severity of Binge Eating, cognitions, feelings, and behaviors related to the Binge Eating episode, consisting of 16 items in a 4-point Likert format and 62 statements from which the one that best represents the individual's response. Each statement corresponds to a number of points from 0 to 3, ranging from the absence ("0") to the maximum severity ("3") of Binge Eating. The final score is the result of the sum of the points for each item. According to the classification, individuals with a score less than or equal to 17 are classified as "No Binge Eating". Individuals with a score between 18 and 26 are considered to have "Moderate Binge Eating" and those with a score greater than or equal to 27 are classified as "Severe Binge Eating" (minimum 0 points and maximum 48 points).

Body Mass Index (kg/m²).8 weeks

Evaluate the impact of nutritional intervention on Body Mass Index \[Weight(kg)/height(m)²\] between the 1st and 8th week.

Quality of Life {Quality of LifeScale WHOQOL BREF) (0 to 100%)}.8 weeks

Evaluate the impact of nutritional intervention on quality of life between the 1st and 8th week. Application of the Quality of Life Scale WHOQOL BREF who was evaluates the quality of life of the patient, comprising 26 Likert-scale questions. This ques-tionnaire is divided into 4 domains - physical, psychological, social, and environmental. According to the classification, the higher the percentage, the better the quality of life (0-100%)

Weight (kg).8 weeks

Evaluate the impact of nutritional intervention on weight (kg) between the 1st and 8th week.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Tatiana Palotta Minari

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São José do Rio Preto, São Paulo, Brazil

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