NCT02749552

Brief Summary

Obesity is a prevalent, destructive, and costly chronic disease. In 2008, 37% of Canadian adults were measured as overweight, and 25% as obese. Obesity is a risk factor for a number of serious health problems, including type 2 diabetes, asthma, gallbladder disease, osteoarthritis, chronic back pain, several types of cancers (i.e., colorectal, kidney, breast, endometrial, ovarian and pancreatic cancers) and cardiovascular disease (i.e., hypertension, stroke, congestive heart failure and coronary artery disease). In 2008, it was estimated that the annual economic burden of obesity in Canada was $4.6 billion. Given the economic strain and widespread health risks of obesity, there is a clear need to provide effective interventions for obesity. The purpose of the proposed study is to examine the role of ACT-based interventions in long-term weight maintenance. The proposed study will examine the role of value consistent behaviour, acceptance skills, and mindfulness skills in promoting long-term weight-related health behaviours. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an empirically supported psychological intervention that emphasizes value consistent behaviours, acceptance skills and mindfulness skills.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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

Enrollment
34

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable obesity

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2021

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

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 8, 2016

Completed
17 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 25, 2016

Completed
4.7 years until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 21, 2021

Completed
2.7 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

October 1, 2023

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

October 1, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

January 5, 2024

Status Verified

January 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

2.7 years

First QC Date

April 8, 2016

Last Update Submit

January 3, 2024

Conditions

Obesity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • health behaviours (self-report questionnaires)

    engagement in weight related health behaviours (i.e., dietary choices)

    5 years

  • health behaviours (self-report questionnaires)

    engagement in weight related health behaviours (i.e., physical activity)

    5 years

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • acceptance (self-report questionnaire)

    5 years

  • mindfulness (self-report questionnaire)

    5 years

Study Arms (1)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

EXPERIMENTAL

ACT intervention

Behavioral: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Interventions

Acceptance and Commitment TherapyBEHAVIORAL

weight-related interventions using values, acceptance, and mindfulness based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Eligibility Criteria

Age19 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • BMI above 30 who are participating in Weight Loss Surgery program at the Nova Scotia Health Authority

You may not qualify if:

  • None

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Weight Loss Surgery - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Location

Related Publications (2)

  • Lillis J, Hayes SC, Bunting K, Masuda A. Teaching acceptance and mindfulness to improve the lives of the obese: a preliminary test of a theoretical model. Ann Behav Med. 2009 Feb;37(1):58-69. doi: 10.1007/s12160-009-9083-x. Epub 2009 Feb 28.

    PMID: 19252962BACKGROUND

  • Forman EM, Butryn ML. A new look at the science of weight control: how acceptance and commitment strategies can address the challenge of self-regulation. Appetite. 2015 Jan;84:171-80. doi: 10.1016/j.appet.2014.10.004. Epub 2014 Oct 16.

    PMID: 25445199BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity

Interventions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Cognitive Behavioral TherapyBehavior TherapyPsychotherapyBehavioral Disciplines and Activities

Study Officials

  • Dayna Lee-Baggley

    Nova Scotia Health Authority

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
NA
Masking
NONE
Purpose
TREATMENT
Intervention Model
SINGLE GROUP
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 8, 2016

First Posted

April 25, 2016

Study Start

January 21, 2021

Primary Completion

October 1, 2023

Study Completion

October 1, 2023

Last Updated

January 5, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share

Locations

CA(1)