Obesity
Conditions
Brief summary
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.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALself-regulation
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.
Sponsors
The Miriam Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
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
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| weight change | 10 weeks and 20 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| eating disorder symptoms, physical activity, body image, mood symptoms, and self-efficacy about eating behavior | 10 weeks and 20 weeks |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed