Effectiveness of a Mindfulness Based Diet Program on Weight Loss

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity; Weight Loss
• Interventions: Behavioral: Dietary and mindfulness intervention

• Registration Number: NCT05328791
• Lead Sponsor: Ankara University

Brief Summary

Meditation interventions, including mindfulness-based approaches, can be effective in reducing psychological stress . Mindfulness meditation, which cultivates awareness of present-moment experience with a nonjudging attitude, is theorized to promote adaptive self-regulation,which is thought to be key to maintaining long-term eating habits and appetite regulation.In the light of this information, in this study, it is aimed to observe the effect of mindfulness approach on body weight and eating behaviours.

Detailed Description

The use of minfulness based programs for body weight control and stress management is increasing. One of the main reasons for this situation is that individuals care more about the diet and body weidght as a result of the increase in health concerns and stress. In addition, such cognitive support programs in the diet process provide a more comfortable and stress-free continuation of the diet. Based on the above-mentioned information; in this study, it is aimed to determine the effect of mindfulness based diet intervention on weight loss and eating behaviuors.

Individuals who meet the research criteria will randomize according to their file numbers (with the ramdomizer program) and divide into 2 groups: mindfulness group (15) and control group . Food consumption records, anthropometric measurements and eating behaviours scale of all individuals will record at the beginning and end of the study. In order to prevent interaction between individuals, all diet programs will prepare at different times and individually.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2022-04-07
• Study First Submitted QC: 2022-04-07
• Study First Posted: 2022-04-14
• Study Start: 2022-05-15
• Primary Completion: 2024-06-05
• Status Verified: 2024-07
• Study Completion: 2024-07-20
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-07-22
• Last Update Posted: 2024-07-23

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 35

Inclusion Criteria

• Being between the ages of 20-65
• Being obese (BMI≥30 kg/m2)
• Volunteering to participate in research

Exclusion Criteria

• Being pregnant/lactating
• Having a psychological problem
• Being on a followed diet program

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Mindfulness+Diet intervention	Dietary and mindfulness intervention	Diet and mindfulness intervention
Diet intervention	Dietary and mindfulness intervention	Diet intervention

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Weight chance	At the end of the 2 months	BMI (kilogram/ metre2 (kg/m2))

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Three factor eating questionnaire (TFEQ) scale score change	At the end of the 2 months	The score ranges from 0 to 100 points, with an increased score reflecting the eating disorder level

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ümüş Özbey Yücel; 🇹🇷 Ankara, Select An Option…, Turkey