Improving Dietary Habit and Weight Loss in Young Adults With Overweight and Obesity: The Healthy Eating for Young Adults (HEYA) Study

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Obesity

• Registration Number: NCT05969639
• Lead Sponsor: National University Health System, Singapore

Brief Summary

This study aims to examining the effectiveness of a psychoeducational program (Healthy Eating in Young Adults; HEYA) on improving the dietary habits and body composition (e.g. weight and percentage fat mass) in young adults in Singapore.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Status Verified: 2023-07
• Study First Submitted: 2023-07-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-07-23
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-07-23
• Study Start: 2023-07-25
• Study First Posted: 2023-08-01
• Last Update Posted: 2023-08-01
• Primary Completion: 2024-07-30
• Study Completion: 2024-09-30

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: RECRUITING
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

1. have a body mass index (BMI) ≥23kg/m2; and
2. are between the ages of 21 and 35 years old; and
3. can understand and read the English language; and
4. use a smartphone that can download apps; and
5. willing to travel to the National University Singapore.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Pregnant or lactating; and
2. Participating in a structured weight loss program; and
3. Planning or receiving pharmacotherapy or bariatric surgery within the next 6 months; and
4. Has existing diagnosed mental disorder besides eating disorders.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
weight	0,12,24

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

National University of Singapore; 🇸🇬 Singapore, Singapore