Applying Social Comparison Theory to Behavioral Weight Loss: Does Modifying Group Membership Improve Outcome?
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Registration Number
- NCT00716027
- Lead Sponsor
- The Miriam Hospital
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a modified behavioral treatment for weight loss that includes one-on-one treatment for individuals struggling to lose weight is associated with more weight loss than a standard behavioral treatment.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 80
Inclusion Criteria
- BMI between 27 and 45 kg/m2
Exclusion Criteria
- participating in a weight loss program or taking a weight loss medication
- currently pregnant, lactating, or less than 6-months post-partum or plan to become pregnant during the time of the intervention.
- report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of consciousness
- report conditions that would render the participant unlikely to follow the study protocol (e.g., terminal illness, relocation, substance abuse, sever psychiatric condition, dementia).
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method weight weekly for 24-weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
The Miriam Hospital
🇺🇸Providence, Rhode Island, United States
The Miriam Hospital🇺🇸Providence, Rhode Island, United States