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

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Weight Loss
• Interventions: Behavioral: Behavioral weight loss program

• 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

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Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: SINGLE_GROUP

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Standard weight loss plus self-compassion skills training	Behavioral weight loss program	A 12 week small group weight loss intervention delivered via video teleconference technology.
Standard weight loss	Behavioral weight loss program	A 12 week small group weight loss intervention delivered via video teleconference technology.

Primary Outcome Measures

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

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