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NCT Number: NCT04756973

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

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.

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Key information

Conditions

Weight Loss Body Weight Body Weight Changes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

East Carolina University

Greenville, North Carolina, 27858, United States

About this study

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).

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

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

Exclusion criteria

-

Treatment and study plan

behavioral weight loss program

Behavioral

A 12 week small group weight loss program delivered via teleconference video technology

Primary outcomes

  1. weight loss

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Weight in kilograms

  2. height

    Time frame: baseline

    meters

Secondary outcomes

  1. Self-compassion

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Change in self-compassion scale score from pre to post

  2. Eating Behaviors

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Change in eating behaviors scale from pre to post

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

East Carolina University

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2020
Primary completion
2020
Study completion
2020
First posted
Feb 16, 2021
Registry last updated
Feb 16, 2021

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