A Self-compassion Focused Intervention for Internalized Weight Bias and Weight Loss
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity
- Interventions
- Behavioral: Weight loss plus self-compassion
- 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.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- RECRUITING
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
- BMI ≥ 25, ≥ 18 years old
- Smartphone access
- WBIS score ≥ 4
- 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
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Intervention Weight loss plus self-compassion a standard weight loss and internalized weight bias intervention with self-compassion exercises
- 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
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (2)
East Carolina University
🇺🇸Greenville, North Carolina, United States
ECU, Dept of Psychology, 104 Rawl
🇺🇸Greenville, North Carolina, United States