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NCT Number: NCT00488228

Behavioral Self-Regulation

The purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether incorporating self-regulation training using daily weighing is efficacious within a behavioral weight loss program specifically targeting young adults.

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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

18 year–35 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center

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

  • body mass index between 27 and 40
  • age between 21 and 35

Exclusion criteria

  • report a history of eating disorder or a current eating disorder
  • report a heart condition or other medical condition that would limit ability to participate in an exercise program without direct supervision from physician
  • report major psychiatric diseases or organic brain syndromes
  • currently participating in another weight loss program, are taking a weight loss medication, or have lost more than 5% of body weight curing last 6 months
  • pregnant, lactating, or less than 6 months post-partum
  • intend to move out of city within the time frame of the investigation or will miss multiple meetings during the study time frame

Treatment and study plan

self-regulation

Behavioral

The current study involves a behavioral weight loss intervention tailored specifically to young adults. All participants receive calorie and activity prescriptions as well as training in behavior modification. In addition, one group receives training in self-regulation techniques using daily weighing.

Primary outcomes

  1. weight change

    Time frame: 10 weeks and 20 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. eating disorder symptoms, physical activity, body image, mood symptoms, and self-efficacy about eating behavior

    Time frame: 10 weeks and 20 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

The Miriam Hospital

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Behavioral Self-Regulation for Weight Loss in Young Adults

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2007
Study completion
2007
First posted
Jun 20, 2007
Registry last updated
Apr 13, 2012

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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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