Self-compassion and Nutrition (SCAN) Study
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- ObesityWeight Loss
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Behavioral weight loss programBehavioral: Nutrition and cooking educationBehavioral: Self-compassion
- Registration Number
- NCT04289636
- Lead Sponsor
- The Miriam Hospital
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of two approaches for improving long-term weight loss success among individuals with severe obesity. All participants will receive a 15-week, standard behavioral weight loss program followed by either 8 weeks of a mindfulness self-compassion intervention or 8 weeks of a nutrition and cooking education intervention (determined via randomization procedures). Assessments of weight, physical activity, and other weight-related and psychosocial factors will occur at baseline, 4 months, 6 months, and 9 months.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 28
Inclusion Criteria
- Age 18-65 years
- BMI between 40 - 55 kg/m2
- Female
- Score high on internalized weight bias
Exclusion Criteria
- Presence of any condition that would limit one's ability to exercise (i.e., orthopedic limitations)
- Recent weight loss (≥15 pounds within the past 6 months)
- History of bariatric surgery
- Current or recent enrollment (completed <1 year ago) in a weight loss program at the Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center
- Currently taking any weight loss or other medication that could alter one's metabolism
- Women who are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant in the next 6 months, or those pregnant within the past 6 months
- Serious psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychosis, major depression, suicidality) -
- Participants with a history of diabetes or heart disease will be considered for this study only if their heart disease or diabetes is well controlled, and physician consent will be required.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Weight loss and nutrition/cooking education Nutrition and cooking education Participants will receive a 15-week behavioral weight loss program which teaches strategies for changing diet and exercise behaviors. This will consist of a combination of group and individual sessions. Group classes will be delivered remotely via a video-conferencing platform. This will be followed by an 8-week nutrition and cooking education program which will provide basic nutrition knowledge and cooking skills for healthy eating. Weight loss and nutrition/cooking education Behavioral weight loss program Participants will receive a 15-week behavioral weight loss program which teaches strategies for changing diet and exercise behaviors. This will consist of a combination of group and individual sessions. Group classes will be delivered remotely via a video-conferencing platform. This will be followed by an 8-week nutrition and cooking education program which will provide basic nutrition knowledge and cooking skills for healthy eating. Weight loss and self-compassion Behavioral weight loss program Participants will receive a 15-week behavioral weight loss program which teaches strategies for changing diet and exercise behaviors. This will consist of a combination of group and individual sessions. Group classes will be delivered remotely via a video-conferencing platform. This will be followed by an 8-week mindfulness-based self-compassion program which combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion as a means for improving emotional resilience, well-being, and weight control. Weight loss and self-compassion Self-compassion Participants will receive a 15-week behavioral weight loss program which teaches strategies for changing diet and exercise behaviors. This will consist of a combination of group and individual sessions. Group classes will be delivered remotely via a video-conferencing platform. This will be followed by an 8-week mindfulness-based self-compassion program which combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion as a means for improving emotional resilience, well-being, and weight control.
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Recruitment feasibility will be assessed by the number of participants screened and enrolled At the end of the study, up to 9 months post-baseline Recruitment feasibility will be assessed by the number of participants screened and enrolled
Session attendance will be assessed by calculating the overall session attendance (# of sessions completed/# of sessions possible). 6 months The feasibility of the intervention will be assessed by calculating the overall session attendance
Acceptability of the intervention (retention) will be determined by the percentage of participants completing the 9-month assessment visit 9 months Acceptability of the intervention (retention) will be determined by the percentage of participants completing the 9-month assessment visit
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Percent weight change at 6 months 6 months after study enrollment Percent weight change at 9 months 9 months after study enrollment
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
The Miriam Hospital's Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center
🇺🇸Providence, Rhode Island, United States