Personality as a predictor of diet induced weight loss and weight management

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000716965
• Lead Sponsor: estle Nutrition, Australia

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-07-11
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Body mass index (BMI) between 30 and 40

Exclusion Criteria

BMI <30 or >40; diabetic

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Comparison of % change in weight from baseline between the two groups using a calibrated balance beam scale to measure weight. An individual weight reduction of -5% is the desirable target[Baseline and at 12 weeks for the low energy diet.<br>Baseline and at 4 weeks for the very low energy diet.];Examine possible correlations of personality traits with weight reduction of -5% (or more) and dietary weight loss strategy. The Five Factor Model of personality (McCrae & Costa, 1987), is used to measure three of the personality facets, Neuroticism, Conscientiousness and Extraversion. The Tangney Self Control Scale (Tangnery, Baumeister & Boone, 2004) is used to measure the personality facet, Self Control.[The personality questionnaires are completed by all participants at baseline.<br><br>Correlations of personality and weight loss are computed at 12 weeks for the low energy diet and at 4 weeks for the very low energy diet.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Comparison of % change in fat mass from baseline between the two groups using biolectrical impedance assessment.[Baseline and at 12 weeks for the low energy diet.<br>Baseline and at 4 weeks for the very low energy diet.]