Behavioral Self-Regulation
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Registration Number
- NCT00488228
- Lead Sponsor
- The Miriam Hospital
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether incorporating self-regulation training using daily weighing is efficacious within a behavioral weight loss program specifically targeting young adults.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 41
Inclusion Criteria
- body mass index between 27 and 40
- age between 21 and 35
Exclusion Criteria
- report a history of eating disorder or a current eating disorder
- report a heart condition or other medical condition that would limit ability to participate in an exercise program without direct supervision from physician
- report major psychiatric diseases or organic brain syndromes
- currently participating in another weight loss program, are taking a weight loss medication, or have lost more than 5% of body weight curing last 6 months
- pregnant, lactating, or less than 6 months post-partum
- intend to move out of city within the time frame of the investigation or will miss multiple meetings during the study time frame
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method weight change 10 weeks and 20 weeks
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method eating disorder symptoms, physical activity, body image, mood symptoms, and self-efficacy about eating behavior 10 weeks and 20 weeks
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center
🇺🇸Providence, Rhode Island, United States
Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center🇺🇸Providence, Rhode Island, United States