Behavioral Self-Regulation

NCT00488228 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: CMTT# 2096-07
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 41
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

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.

Conditions

Obesity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• weight change

  10 weeks and 20 weeks

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• eating disorder symptoms, physical activity, body image, mood symptoms, and self-efficacy about eating behavior

  10 weeks and 20 weeks

Study Arms (2)

1

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the behavioral self-regulation intervention will receive a modified standard treatment that incorporates daily weighing and training in self-regulation methods for weight loss. All treatment modules are adapted for a young adult age group.

Behavioral: self-regulation

2

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants in the Standard group will receive a brief version of standard behavioral weight loss treatment with treatment modules tailored to better meet the needs of young adults.

Behavioral: self-regulation

Interventions

self-regulation BEHAVIORAL

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.

1; 2

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• body mass index between 27 and 40
• age between 21 and 35

You may not qualify if:

• 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

Sponsors & Collaborators

• The Miriam Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center

Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Gokee-Larose J, Gorin AA, Wing RR. Behavioral self-regulation for weight loss in young adults: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2009 Feb 16;6:10. doi: 10.1186/1479-5868-6-10.

  PMID: 19220909 DERIVED

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity

Interventions

Professional Autonomy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Overweight; Overnutrition; Nutrition Disorders; Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases; Body Weight; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Professional Practice; Organization and Administration; Health Services Administration

Study Officials

• Jessica G LaRose, Ph.D.

  The Miriam Hospital

  STUDY DIRECTOR

• Rena R Wing, PhD

  The Miriam Hospital

  PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 18, 2007
• First Posted: June 20, 2007
• Study Start: April 1, 2007
• Primary Completion: November 1, 2007
• Study Completion: November 1, 2007
• Last Updated: April 13, 2012

Record last verified: 2008-01

Locations

US (1)