NCT01368406

Brief Summary

The aims of this study were to evaluate the efficacy of an intervention for weight gain management for patients from schizophrenia spectrum compared to treatment as usual (TAU), and to evaluate the effects of this program on metabolic profile, symptoms and quality of life.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
160

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable schizophrenia

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2007

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable schizophrenia

Geographic Reach
1 country

4 active sites

Status
completed

Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.

Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

August 1, 2007

Completed
1.6 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 1, 2009

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

March 1, 2009

Completed
2.2 years until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

May 17, 2011

Completed
22 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 8, 2011

Completed
2 years until next milestone

Results Posted

Study results publicly available

May 22, 2013

Completed
Last Updated

May 22, 2013

Status Verified

April 1, 2013

Enrollment Period

1.6 years

First QC Date

May 17, 2011

Results QC Date

September 12, 2012

Last Update Submit

April 12, 2013

Conditions

Keywords

schizophreniaweight gainintervention

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Change in Weight From Baseline to Endpoint

    All patients were weighed in the morning, on the same scale, without shoes, with the individuals wearing light clothes.Measures were collected by the same investigator in all assessments.

    baseline, 3-month

Study Arms (2)

wellness program

EXPERIMENTAL

12-week weight management intervention in patients with severe mental disorders. In the 1-hour weekly group sessions topics like dietary choices, lifestyle, physical activity and self-esteem were discussed with outpatients and their relatives

Behavioral: wellness program

treatment as usual

NO INTERVENTION

patients were on regular visits on psychiatrist

Interventions

12-week weight management intervention in patients with severe mental disorders. In the 1-hour weekly group sessions topics like dietary choices, lifestyle, physical activity and self-esteem were discussed with outpatients and their relatives

Also known as: brazilian wellness program
wellness program

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 65 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Eligible patients were between 18 and 65 years of age,
  • were on an antipsychotic medication,
  • were asymptomatic (PANSS ≤ 60),
  • had outpatient status and a DSM-IV diagnosis of schizophrenia,
  • schizoaffective disorder or other psychosis, and
  • presented some interest on themes of program.

You may not qualify if:

  • a history of diabetes mellitus,
  • eating disorders (anorexia and bulimia),
  • drug or alcohol abuse,
  • and an acute psychotic state in need of intensive management.
  • There was no use of medication for weight control for the subjects during the intervention and follow-up period.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (4)

Schizophrenia Program (PROESQ)

São Paulo, São Paulo, 04044-000, Brazil

Location

Caps Luiz da Rocha Cerqueira

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Location

Centro de Atenção Integrada à Saúde Mental (CAISM)

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Location

Schizophrenia Program of Institute of Psychiatry PROJESQ

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Attux C, Martini LC, Elkis H, Tamai S, Freirias A, Camargo Md, Mateus MD, Mari Jde J, Reis AF, Bressan RA. A 6-month randomized controlled trial to test the efficacy of a lifestyle intervention for weight gain management in schizophrenia. BMC Psychiatry. 2013 Feb 18;13:60. doi: 10.1186/1471-244X-13-60.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

SchizophreniaObesityWeight Gain

Interventions

Health Promotion

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic DisordersMental DisordersOverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsBody Weight Changes

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Health EducationPreventive Health ServicesHealth ServicesHealth Care Facilities Workforce and Services

Limitations and Caveats

short duration of the intervention (12 weeks) and duration of follow up. This lifestyle intervention was previously conducted in all sites that participated of this study.

Results Point of Contact

Title
Cecilia Attux
Organization
Programa de Esquizofrenia PROESQ UNIFESP

Study Officials

  • Rodrigo A Bressan, MD, PhD

    Federal University of São Paulo

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Publication Agreements

PI is Sponsor Employee
No
Restrictive Agreement
No

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
SINGLE
Who Masked
OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
Purpose
PREVENTION
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
principal investigator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

May 17, 2011

First Posted

June 8, 2011

Study Start

August 1, 2007

Primary Completion

March 1, 2009

Study Completion

March 1, 2009

Last Updated

May 22, 2013

Results First Posted

May 22, 2013

Record last verified: 2013-04

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