NCT01692574

Brief Summary

To determine whether individuals who suffer from depression and obesity are able to lose weight and show improvements in mood and cardiovascular disease risk factors following 20 weeks of a combined treatment of cognitive-behavior therapy for depression and behavior modification for weight loss. Participants will be assigned to one of three treatments: 1) cognitive-behavior therapy for the treatment of depression combined with an alternative approach to weight loss, 2) a weight loss intervention combined with a depression support and education , or 3) cognitive-behavioral therapy for depression combined with a weight loss intervention.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
76

participants targeted

Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable obesity

Timeline
Completed

Started Aug 2012

Typical duration for not_applicable obesity

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

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, 2012

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

September 20, 2012

Completed
5 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

September 25, 2012

Completed
3.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2015

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 1, 2015

Completed
Last Updated

August 22, 2016

Status Verified

August 1, 2016

Enrollment Period

3.3 years

First QC Date

September 20, 2012

Last Update Submit

August 18, 2016

Conditions

Keywords

depression and obesity treatment

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Weight loss

    To determine whether depressed, obese individuals who receive the combined treatment of cognitive-behavior therapy for depression and behavior modification for weight loss are able to lose 5% of their initial weight at the end of 20 weeks of treatment.

    Baseline to 20 weeks of treatment, follow-up at week 46

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Changes in metabolic cardiovascular disease risk factors and inflammatory markers

    Baseline to 20 weeks of treatment, follow up at week 46

Other Outcomes (1)

  • Changes in mood

    Baseline to 20 weeks of treatment, follow up at week 46

Study Arms (3)

Combined

EXPERIMENTAL

Group cognitive-behavior therapy for depression combined with behavior modification for weight loss

Behavioral: Behavior Modification for Weight LossBehavioral: Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Depression

GCBT-ND

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Group cognitive-behavior therapy for depression combined with an alternative approach to weight loss

Behavioral: Alternative Approach to Weight LossBehavioral: Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Depression

DSE

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Behavior modification for weight loss combined with depression support and education.

Behavioral: Behavior Modification for Weight LossBehavioral: Depression Support and Education

Interventions

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years - 70 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Female and male participants, with a BMI of 27 kg/m2 to 45 kg/m2
  • Age 18 - 70 years old
  • Presence of current major depressive disorder or dysthymic disorder
  • At least 2 CVD risk factors, as characterized by the metabolic syndrome, including:
  • Elevated waist circumference (males 40 inches or 102 cm; females 35 inches of 88 cm)
  • Fasting blood glucose 100 mg/dL
  • Blood pressure 130/85 mm Hg
  • Triglycerides 150 mg/dL
  • Reduced HDL cholesterol (males 40 mg/dL; females 50 mg/dL)
  • OR medications for these conditions
  • Able to comply will all study procedures and schedule
  • Able to speak and read English

You may not qualify if:

  • Cardiovascular event (e.g., myocardial infarction, stroke) within the past 12 months
  • Use of tricyclic anti-depressants, monoamine oxidase inhibitors or paroxetine, mood stabilizers, or antipsychotic medications. (Note: participants who take SSRI/SNRI may be acceptable, provided they have been on a stable dose of these medications 3 months.)
  • Use of weight-loss medications or any medications known to significantly affect weight (e.g., oral steroids) in past 3 months
  • Weight loss of 5% or more in past 6 months
  • Enrollment in weight reduction program in prior 3 months
  • Treatment in individual psychotherapy for any psychiatric disorder in prior 3 months (Note: participants in couples or family counseling will be allowed.)
  • Severe depression or severe impairment of functioning as judged by the assessor or PI
  • Presence of active suicidal ideation
  • Diabetes
  • Alcohol/drug abuse/dependence
  • Renal/hepatic disease
  • Change in thyroid medications in last 3 months
  • Pregnant/lactating, within 6-months post-partum
  • Current diagnoses, or history within the last 5 years, of anorexia or bulimia
  • Psychotic symptoms or hospitalization for a psychiatric disorder in previous 12 months
  • +7 more criteria

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Pennsylvania: Center for Weight and Eating Disorders

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 19104, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Faulconbridge LF, Driscoll CFB, Hopkins CM, Bailer Benforado B, Bishop-Gilyard C, Carvajal R, Berkowitz RI, DeRubeis R, Wadden TA. Combined Treatment for Obesity and Depression: A Pilot Study. Obesity (Silver Spring). 2018 Jul;26(7):1144-1152. doi: 10.1002/oby.22209.

MeSH Terms

Conditions

ObesityDepressive Disorder, MajorDysthymic DisorderCardiovascular DiseasesDepression

Interventions

Behavior TherapyCognitive Behavioral TherapyEducational Status

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and SymptomsDepressive DisorderMood DisordersMental DisordersBehavioral SymptomsBehavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

PsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and ActivitiesSocioeconomic FactorsPopulation Characteristics

Study Officials

  • Lucy F Hemsley-Faulconbridge, PhD

    University of Pennsylvania Center for Weight and Eating Disorders

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

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

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

September 20, 2012

First Posted

September 25, 2012

Study Start

August 1, 2012

Primary Completion

November 1, 2015

Study Completion

November 1, 2015

Last Updated

August 22, 2016

Record last verified: 2016-08

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