Schizophrenic Disorders
Conditions
Brief summary
The primary aim of the project is to examine the efficacy of the Psychiatric Rehabilitation Weight Loss program in reduction of weight and body mass index (BMI.
Detailed description
The study involves 144 individuals who will be randomly assigned to the intervention group or treatment as usual group(control group). All Participants will undergo baseline assessment, assessment at week 12, week 24 and in year from baseline.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALPsychiatric Rehabilitation Approach to Weight Loss
The use of psychiatric rehabilitation as a way to lose weight
Sponsors
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
University of Kansas
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* A diagnosis of serious mental illness, * Age 18 - 65 * BMI \> 25 * Medication stable (there have been no changes in antipsychotic medications or mood stabilizers for the last 3 months).
Exclusion criteria
* Current or history of eating disorder * Pregnant or breast feeding * Uncontrolled HTN * Severe coronary artery disease * Severe valvular disease * Uncontrolled diabetes * Sustained arrhythmia * Insulin using severe physical limitations * Severe Lung Disorders * Diagnosis of MR or dementia
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The reduction of weight and Body Mass Index (BMI) | Week 12, Week 24, 1 Year from Baseline Visit |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Measure of waist circumference, health promotion practices, dietary intake assessment of physical activity | Baseline, 12 Weeks, 24 weeks, 1 year |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed