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Satiating Diet, Appetite Control and Body Weight Loss in Individuals With Obesity

Not Applicable
Recruiting
Conditions
Appetite Control
Weight Maintenance
Weight Loss
Interventions
Other: Non-restrictive satiating intervention
Other: Conventional restrictive intervention + non-restrictive satiating intervention
Other: Control group
Registration Number
NCT05141526
Lead Sponsor
Laval University
Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to evaluate (1) the effect of a non-restrictive satiating intervention on appetite control, body weight loss and maintenance; and (2) determine whether switching to a non-restrictive satiating intervention following a conventional restrictive intervention can prevent increases in appetite and attenuate body weight regain usually observed after weight loss in men and women living with obesity. This is an 18-month, randomized, controlled, parallel weight loss \[Phase 1 (P1): 6 months\] and maintenance trial \[Phase 2 (P2): 12 months\] with three groups (n=234 men and women): (1) non-restrictive, satiating intervention (P1) followed by a continuation of this intervention (P2); (2) conventional restrictive intervention (-500 kcal/d) (P1) followed by a non-restrictive satiating intervention (P2); (3) control group that follows minimal healthy guidelines (P1) followed by recommended weight maintenance strategies (P2). All groups will be controlled for physical activity and sleep patterns. The non-restrictive satiating intervention will include guidelines and recipes to prepare highly satiating meals that will be low in energy density and glycemic index and high in protein, polyunsaturated fats, vitamins and minerals (e.g. calcium), and certain constituents of spices (e.g. capsaicin). Measurements at baseline (week 0), after P1 and P2 will include the following primary outcomes: appetite control, weight loss and maintenance; and secondary outcomes: body composition, physiological, psycho and neurobehavioural and health-related variables. Follow-ups will be done by a dietitian every 2 weeks during P1 and once a month during P2.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
RECRUITING
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
234
Inclusion Criteria
  • individuals with a BMI ≥30 and <40 kg/m2
  • aged between 18-50 years
  • waist circumference >102 cm in men and >88 cm in women.
Exclusion Criteria
  • taking medications that could influence appetite or body weight (e.g. thyroid replacement therapy, sulfonylureas and glucocorticoids)
  • being treated with insulin for type 2 diabetes
  • large body weight fluctuations (>4 kg over last two months)
  • characterized by high restraint behaviour (score >12, measured with the TFEQ)
  • history of an eating disorder (e.g. binge eating disorder) using the EDE questionnaire
  • performing >150 min of moderate-vigorous intensity physical activity/week
  • use of nutritional supplements (multivitamins, calcium, protein, fibre); 8) smoking, drugs or alcohol (>2 drinks/d)
  • consumption of >5 cups of coffee/d
  • (pre)menopausal or pregnant women
  • diagnosis of chronic diseases, acute infections or gastric problems (e.g. ulcers)
  • food allergies/intolerances to ingredients/foods in the satiating intervention
  • having a pacemaker (for fMRI)
  • taking sedatives or sleeping pills
  • symptoms of depression (>20 on the BDI).

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Non-restrictive satiating interventionNon-restrictive satiating interventionThe non-restrictive satiating intervention will include guidelines and recipes to prepare highly satiating meals that will be low in energy density and glycemic index and high in protein, polyunsaturated fats, vitamins and minerals (e.g. calcium), and certain constituents of spices (e.g. capsaicin).
Conventional restrictive intervention + non-restrictive satiating interventionConventional restrictive intervention + non-restrictive satiating interventionConventional restrictive intervention consisting of a -500 kcal/d calorie deficit (P1) followed by a non-restrictive satiating intervention (P2)
Minimal healthy guidelinesControl groupConsidering recommendations from the latest Canadian Obesity Guidelines, the control group will receive a minimal intervention based on the Canada's Food Guide for Healthy Eating
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Body weight6 months

Body weight loss (kg) after Phases 1 and 2

Energy intake6 months

measured at an ad libitum meal in kilocalories

Body composition6 months

Body fat (using dual x-ray absorptiometry)

Hunger/Satiety6 months

using a visual analogue scale and measured in mm

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Lipids (HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides, total cholesterol)18 months

measured in mmol/L

Diet satisfaction18 months

Diet Satisfaction Questionnaire (scale: strongly disagree to strongly agree)

Stress18 months

State-Trait Anxiety Inventory

Anxiety18 months

Perceived Stress Scales

Depression Symptoms18 months

Beck Depression Inventory

Eating Behaviours18 months

Three Factor Eating Behaviour Questionnaire

Blood pressure18 months

mmHg

neurobehavioural variables6 months

brain anatomy and activity in response to food cues (using fMRI)

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Department of Physical Education

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Québec, Quebec, Canada

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