Obesity
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether a modified behavioral treatment for weight loss that includes one-on-one treatment for individuals struggling to lose weight is associated with more weight loss than a standard behavioral treatment.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALStandard behavioral treatment for weight loss
A 24-week intervention in which individuals will meet weekly to be instructed on behavioral change associated with weight loss, including modifying dietary intake, self-monitoring weight and eating behaviors, and increasing physical activity.
BEHAVIORALModified behavioral treatment for weight loss
A 24-week intervention in which individuals will meet weekly to be instructed on behavioral change associated with weight loss, including modifying dietary intake, self-monitoring weight and eating behaviors, and increasing physical activity. In this intervention, individuals not meeting weight loss goals will be given one-on-one treatment.
Sponsors
The Miriam Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to 70 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* BMI between 27 and 45 kg/m2
Exclusion criteria
* participating in a weight loss program or taking a weight loss medication * currently pregnant, lactating, or less than 6-months post-partum or plan to become pregnant during the time of the intervention. * report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of consciousness * report conditions that would render the participant unlikely to follow the study protocol (e.g., terminal illness, relocation, substance abuse, sever psychiatric condition, dementia).
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| weight | weekly for 24-weeks |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed