A Self-compassion Focused Intervention for Internalized Weight Bias and Weight Loss

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Overweight and Obesity

• Registration Number: NCT05987306
• Lead Sponsor: East Carolina University

Brief Summary

The goal of clinical trial is to test a novel weight loss approach combining a standard weight loss and internalized weight bias intervention with self-compassion exercises in overweight adults with moderate to high levels of internalized weight bias. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: 1) Can participants lose significant weight loss and 2) significantly reduce internalized weight bias. Participants will take part in a 12 week novel weight loss approach combining a standard weight loss and internalized weight bias intervention with self-compassion exercises using videoconferencing software.

Detailed Description

The goal of clinical trial is to test a novel weight loss approach combining a standard weight loss and internalized weight bias intervention with self-compassion exercises in overweight adults with moderate to high levels of internalized weight bias. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: 1) Can participants lose significant weight loss and 2) significantly reduce internalized weight bias. Participants will take part in a 12-week novel weight loss approach combining a standard weight loss and internalized weight bias intervention with self-compassion exercises using videoconferencing software. The weight loss approach will be modeled after the Diabetes Prevention Program and the approach utilized to reduce internalized weight bias will be Kristen Neff's self-compassion intervention. Each weekly session will utilize Webex videoconferencing software and last approximately 60-90 minutes.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2023-07-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-08-03
• Study First Posted: 2023-08-14
• Study Start: 2023-09-24
• Status Verified: 2023-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-11-10
• Last Update Posted: 2023-11-14
• Primary Completion: 2024-05-01
• Study Completion: 2024-05-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

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

Inclusion Criteria

• BMI ≥ 25, ≥ 18 years old
• Smartphone access
• WBIS score ≥ 4

Exclusion Criteria

• Type I diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, cardiovascular event in past year, any major active kidney, liver, cardio, or cerebrovascular disease,
• musculoskeletal problems that would prevent physical activity,
• current weight loss medication or weight loss program,
• history of bariatric surgery,
• pregnant or breastfeeding,
• eating disorder except binge eating disorder

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Weight Bias Internalization Scale	12 weeks	Change in internalized weight bias (range 1-7 with higher scores indicating greater internalized weight bias)
Weight (lbs)	12 weeks	Change in weight or percent body weight

Trial Locations

Locations (2)

East Carolina University; 🇺🇸 Greenville, North Carolina, United States

ECU, Dept of Psychology, 104 Rawl; 🇺🇸 Greenville, North Carolina, United States