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The Effects of Nutritional Intervention in Participants With Eating Disorders.

Nutritional Therapeutic Intervention in Eating Disorders

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT06230107
Enrollment
82
Registered
2024-01-30
Start date
2023-10-18
Completion date
2023-12-15
Last updated
2024-01-31

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Eating Disorders, Binge-Eating Disorder, Binge Eating Disorder Associated With Obesity, Eating Behavior, Eating Disorder

Keywords

eating disorders, binge eating disorder, eating behavior, eating disorder

Brief summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of nutritional intervention in eating disorders. Participants underwent an intervention without a control group over 8 weeks. This study aims to provide the maximization of nutritional rehabilitation and support changes in the construction of food autonomy, through a food and nutritional intervention.

Detailed description

Analyze the impact of nutritional intervention on changes in dietary habits, episodes of binge eating, body image dissatisfaction, quality of life and anthropometric data (weight, BMI and waist circumference) of participants with BED. This quantitative, prospective, longitudinal and experimental study recruited 82 participants diagnosed with Obesity and BED. The intervention was divided into 8 individual weekly meetings, guided by Mindful eating session, nutritional educational dynamics, cooking workshop, food sensory analysis and applications of questionnaires (Body Image Scale - BSQ; Binge Eating Scale - BES; Quality of Life Scale - WHOQOL BREF). The meetings occurred from October to November 2023.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALMindful Eating

Analyze the impact of Mindful Eating on changes in dietary habits, episodes of binge eating, body image dissatisfaction, quality of life and anthropometric data (weight, BMI and waist circumference) in Participants with obesity and BED.

Sponsors

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo
CollaboratorOTHER_GOV
Sao Jose do Rio Preto Medical School
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

quantitative, prospective, longitudinal and experimental

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* individuals diagnosed with BED who are available to participate

Exclusion criteria

* individuals without a diagnosis of BED who are available to participate; who cannot attend meetings; with clinical changes; who have difficulty answering the questionnaires

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Body Image Dissatisfaction {Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) (34 to 204 points)}.8 weeksEvaluate the impact of nutritional intervention on the level of body image dissatisfaction between the 1st and 8th week. Application of the Body Image Scale (BSQ) who was measures satisfaction and concern with body shape, consisting of 34 items on a 6-point Likert scale. According to the classification, to be classified as satisfied with your body shape is necessary score \<111 (minimum 34 points and maximum 204 points).
Episodes of Binge Eating {Binge Eating Scale (BES} (0 to 48 points)}.8 weeksEvaluate the impact of nutritional intervention on the variation in the number of binge eating episodes between the 1st and 8th week. Application of the 'Binge Eating Scale (BES) which quantifies the severity of Binge Eating, cognitions, feelings, and behaviors related to the Binge Eating episode, consisting of 16 items in a 4-point Likert format and 62 statements from which the one that best represents the individual's response. Each statement corresponds to a number of points from 0 to 3, ranging from the absence (0) to the maximum severity (3) of Binge Eating. The final score is the result of the sum of the points for each item. According to the classification, individuals with a score less than or equal to 17 are classified as No Binge Eating. Individuals with a score between 18 and 26 are considered to have Moderate Binge Eating and those with a score greater than or equal to 27 are classified as Severe Binge Eating (minimum 0 points and maximum 48 points).
Quality of Life {Quality of LifeScale WHOQOL BREF) (0 to 100%)}.8 weeksEvaluate the impact of nutritional intervention on quality of life between the 1st and 8th week. Application of the Quality of Life Scale WHOQOL BREF who was evaluates the quality of life of the patient, comprising 26 Likert-scale questions. This ques-tionnaire is divided into 4 domains - physical, psychological, social, and environmental. According to the classification, the higher the percentage, the better the quality of life (0-100%)
Weight (kg).8 weeksEvaluate the impact of nutritional intervention on weight (kg) between the 1st and 8th week.
Body Mass Index (kg/m²).8 weeksEvaluate the impact of nutritional intervention on Body Mass Index \[Weight(kg)/height(m)²\] between the 1st and 8th week.
Waist circumference (cm).8 weeksEvaluate the impact of nutritional intervention on waist circumference (cm) between the 1st and 8th week.

Countries

Brazil

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026