Overweight and obesity Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Obesity
Conditions
Interventions
?Virtual gastric band? hypnotherapy technique
Once an individual has expressed an interest in taking part in the trial, a patient information sheet will be sent. At least 7 days will be allowed betw
Sponsors
University of Hull (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. BMI over 27 2. Over the age of 18 3. Having obtained his/her informed assent 4. Having obtained his/her consent 5. Willing to allow their GP to be informed about their participation in the trial 6. Willing to try and lose weight
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. On any weight loss programme 2. Under medical management for being overweight or any other condition 3. Prescribed any medication for a chronic condition 4. Excessive alcohol or recreational drug use 5. Pregnancy 6. Acute illness 7. Any history of eating disorders 8. Previous experience of hypnotherapy for any purpose
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Investigate the effect of the ?virtual gastric band? hypnotherapy technique on weight loss in healthy overweight adults, compared to weight loss from relaxation hypnotherapy and a self directed diet | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| No secondary outcome measures | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed