Effectiveness of combining weight loss therapy with a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy group program that specifically addresses negative responses to body dissatisfaction in young, obese women.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Diet and Nutrition - Obesity; Mental Health - Studies of normal psychology, cognitive function and behaviour; body dissatisfaction; Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617000954325
• Lead Sponsor: The University of Sydney

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-07-04
• Last Update Posted: 28 November 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

*Between 18-25 years of age
*Female
*A BMI > 30 kg/m2 and < 39.9 kg/m2 (calculated as weight (kg)/height (m)2
*Not pregnant or planning pregnancy within the next 12 months
*Able to attend the scheduled visits at the Charles Perkins Centre, RPA Hospital clinic
*Interested to participate in weight management
*Fluent in English
*Unrestricted access to the Internet and a smartphone

Exclusion Criteria

-aged younger than 18 or older than 25
-BMI<29.9
-Obesity grade III or above (BMI >40 kg/m2)
-Secondary obesity
-Intellectual disability
-Significant medical or psychiatric illness
-Pregnancy or planning pregnancy within 6 months
-Taking medications that affect weight acutely
-Limited spoken English
-Current enrollment in a weight loss program
-Male

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To assess internalised weight stigma using the Weight Bias Internalization Scale <br>[Baseline and at 3, 6 and 12 months after intervention commencement ]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
To assess change in self-esteem using the Rosenburg Self-esteem scale<br>[Baseline and at 3, 6 and 12 months after intervention commencement ];Quality of life assessed using an impact of weight on quality of life questionnaire[Baseline and at 3, 6 and 12 months after intervention commencement ];Dietary intake assessed by Food Frequency questionnaire<br>[Baseline and at 3, 6 and 12 months after intervention commencement ];Physical activity assessed using a questionnaire developed specifically for this study and by physical activity diary[Baseline and at 3, 6 and 12 months after intervention commencement ];Change in Body composition (fat and lean) by Bio-electrical Impedance[Baseline and at 3, 6 and 12 months after intervention commencement ]