The Addition of Self-compassion Skills Training to a Behavioral Weight Loss Program Delivered Using Video Conferencing Software

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Weight Loss

• Registration Number: NCT04756973
• Lead Sponsor: East Carolina University

Brief Summary

The current study examined the efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of: 1) adding self-compassion (SC) skills training to a standard behavioral weight loss program (BWLP), and 2) utilizing video conferencing software to deliver small group, weekly, weight loss classes.

Detailed Description

Object: The current study examined the efficacy, feasibility, and acceptability of: 1) adding self-compassion (SC) skills training to a standard behavioral weight loss program (BWLP), and 2) utilizing video conferencing software to deliver small group, weekly, weight loss classes.

Method: The BWLP program utilized Webex video conferencing software to deliver a 12-week, interactive, small group, weekly weight loss intervention. Participants were randomized to a standard BWLP or a standard behavioral weight loss program augmented with self-compassion skills training (BWLP+SC).

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2020-07-01
• Primary Completion: 2020-11-25
• Study Completion: 2020-11-25
• Status Verified: 2021-02
• Study First Submitted: 2021-02-11
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-02-15
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-02-15
• Study First Posted: 2021-02-16
• Last Update Posted: 2021-02-16

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 54

Inclusion Criteria

• 18 or older, at a BMI of 27 kg/m2 or greater, and available to attend weekly online groups

Exclusion Criteria

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
weight loss	12 weeks	Weight in kilograms
height	baseline	meters

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Self-compassion	12 weeks	Change in self-compassion scale score from pre to post
Eating Behaviors	12 weeks	Change in eating behaviors scale from pre to post

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

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