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NCT Number: NCT00716027

Applying Social Comparison Theory to Behavioral Weight Loss: Does Modifying Group Membership Improve Outcome?

The purpose of this study is to determine whether a modified behavioral treatment for weight loss that includes one-on-one treatment for individuals struggling to lose weight is associated with more weight loss than a standard behavioral treatment.

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Key information

Conditions

Obesity Body Weight Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

21 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

The Miriam Hospital

Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • BMI between 27 and 45 kg/m2

Exclusion criteria

  • participating in a weight loss program or taking a weight loss medication
  • currently pregnant, lactating, or less than 6-months post-partum or plan to become pregnant during the time of the intervention.
  • report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of consciousness
  • report conditions that would render the participant unlikely to follow the study protocol (e.g., terminal illness, relocation, substance abuse, sever psychiatric condition, dementia).

Treatment and study plan

Standard behavioral treatment for weight loss

Behavioral

A 24-week intervention in which individuals will meet weekly to be instructed on behavioral change associated with weight loss, including modifying dietary intake, self-monitoring weight and eating behaviors, and increasing physical activity.

Modified behavioral treatment for weight loss

Behavioral

A 24-week intervention in which individuals will meet weekly to be instructed on behavioral change associated with weight loss, including modifying dietary intake, self-monitoring weight and eating behaviors, and increasing physical activity. In this intervention, individuals not meeting weight loss goals will be given one-on-one treatment.

Primary outcomes

  1. weight

    Time frame: weekly for 24-weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The Miriam Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2008
Primary completion
2009
Study completion
2010
First posted
Jul 16, 2008
Registry last updated
Sep 29, 2010

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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