NCT05684263

Brief Summary

People have different beliefs about controlling their weight. Individuals who believe they should control their weight are more likely to have poor body image, low self-esteem and disordered eating. Individuals who believe they should aim for a healthy lifestyle and accept their natural weight have better body image, better self-esteem and less disordered eating. This study investigates the impact of three types of education on participants' beliefs about controlling weight: 1) education about the body's natural regulation of weight; or 2) education about healthy nutrition; or 3) education about both the body's regulation of weight and healthy nutrition. The study will also investigate whether changing participants' beliefs about controlling weight impacts participants' body satisfaction, feelings about themselves and intention to diet. It is predicted that teaching both about the body's regulation of weight and healthy eating will decrease participants' belief in personal control over weight, and increase participants' belief in striving for a healthy lifestyle and accepting their natural weight. In turn, these changes in weight control beliefs are expect to predict improved body satisfaction, feelings about themselves and a lower intention to diet.

Trial Health

35
At Risk

Trial Health Score

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Trial has exceeded expected completion date
Enrollment
150

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Jan 2023

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Status
unknown

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Trial Relationships

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 29, 2022

Completed
1 month until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

January 9, 2023

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

January 13, 2023

Completed
3 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

March 31, 2023

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

September 30, 2023

Completed
Last Updated

January 13, 2023

Status Verified

January 1, 2023

Enrollment Period

3 months

First QC Date

November 29, 2022

Last Update Submit

January 4, 2023

Conditions

Body ImageEating, Healthy

Keywords

Body ImageWeight control beliefsDiet, Weight LossEating, Healthy

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Change in measure of the Belief in Controlling Weight scale from baseline to post-intervention

    Weight Control Beliefs Questionnaire - Belief in Control over Weight (BCWeight) scale. This is a validated self-report measure of the individual's belief in personal control over weight. The minimum score is 9 (low belief in controlling weight) and the maximum score is 36 (high belief in controlling weight). A higher score has been associated with negative/worse outcomes.

    Baseline (questionnaires administered prior to watching videos) and Post-Intervention (questionnaires administered after watching the videos) approximately 1 hour after completing baseline questionnaires.

  • Change in measure of the Belief in Controlling Lifestyle scale from baseline to post-intervention

    Weight Control Beliefs Questionnaire - Belief in Control over Lifestyle (BCLifestyle) scale. This is a validated self-report measure of the individual's belief in striving for a healthy lifestyle with acceptance of the resulting weight. The minimum score is 8 (low belief in striving for a healthy lifestyle with acceptance of resulting weight) and the maximum score is 32 (high belief in striving for a healthy lifestyle with acceptance of resulting weight). A higher score has been associated with positive/better outcomes.

    Baseline (questionnaires administered prior to watching videos) and Post-Intervention (questionnaires administered after watching the videos) approximately 1 hour after completing baseline questionnaires.

Secondary Outcomes (5)

  • Change in measure of Self-Esteem from baseline to post-intervention

    Baseline (questionnaires administered prior to watching videos) and Post-Intervention (questionnaires administered after watching the videos) approximately 1 hour after completing baseline questionnaires.

  • Change in measure of Intentions to engage in dietary restraint from baseline to post-intervention

    Baseline (questionnaires administered prior to watching videos) and Post-Intervention (questionnaires administered after watching the videos) approximately 1 hour after completing baseline questionnaires.

  • Change in measure of Body Appreciation from baseline to post-intervention

    Baseline (questionnaires administered prior to watching videos) and Post-Intervention (questionnaires administered after watching the videos) approximately 1 hour after completing baseline questionnaires.

  • Change in measure of Fear of Self-Compassion for Weight and Shape from baseline to post-intervention

    Baseline (questionnaires administered prior to watching videos) and Post-Intervention (questionnaires administered after watching the videos) approximately 1 hour after completing baseline questionnaires.

  • Change in measure of Self-Compassion for Weight & Shape from baseline to post-intervention

    Baseline (questionnaires administered prior to watching videos) and Post-Intervention (questionnaires administered after watching the videos) approximately 1 hour after completing baseline questionnaires.

Study Arms (3)

Weight Science + Healthy Eating Education

EXPERIMENTAL

In this condition participants will watch two educational videos on the topics of weight science, and healthy eating. The videos were created by a registered psychologist and are each between 20 and 30 minutes in length.

Other: Weight Science Educational VideoOther: Healthy Eating Educational Video

Weight Science + Healthy Sleep Education

OTHER

In this condition participants will watch two educational videos on the topics of weight science, and healthy sleep. The videos were created by a registered psychologist and are each between 20 and 30 minutes in length. We are interested in the effect of weight science education alone, the healthy sleep video was added as an active control so that each condition was watching the same amount of videos.

Other: Weight Science Educational VideoOther: Healthy Sleep Educational Video

Healthy Eating + Healthy Sleep Education

OTHER

In this condition participants will watch two educational videos on the topics of healthy eating, and healthy sleep. The videos were created by a registered psychologist and are each between 20 and 30 minutes in length. We are interested in the effect of healthy eating education alone, the healthy sleep video was added as an active control so that each condition was watching the same amount of videos.

Other: Healthy Eating Educational VideoOther: Healthy Sleep Educational Video

Interventions

Weight Science Educational VideoOTHER

Educational videos on the topic of weight science created by a registered clinical psychologist.

Weight Science + Healthy Eating EducationWeight Science + Healthy Sleep Education
Healthy Eating Educational VideoOTHER

Educational videos on the topic of healthy eating created by a registered clinical psychologist.

Healthy Eating + Healthy Sleep EducationWeight Science + Healthy Eating Education
Healthy Sleep Educational VideoOTHER

Educational videos on the topic of healthy sleep created by a registered clinical psychologist.

Healthy Eating + Healthy Sleep EducationWeight Science + Healthy Sleep Education

Eligibility Criteria

Age17 Years+
Sexfemale
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • years of age or older
  • Female
  • Normal hearing with or without listening device

You may not qualify if:

  • Currently diagnosed with an eating disorder
  • Has received treatment for an eating disorder at any point in time

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (5)

  • Tylka TL, Wood-Barcalow NL. The Body Appreciation Scale-2: item refinement and psychometric evaluation. Body Image. 2015 Jan;12:53-67. doi: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2014.09.006. Epub 2014 Oct 21.

    PMID: 25462882BACKGROUND

  • Fairburn CG, Beglin SJ. Assessment of eating disorders: interview or self-report questionnaire? Int J Eat Disord. 1994 Dec;16(4):363-70.

    PMID: 7866415BACKGROUND

  • Craig C, Marshall A, Sjostrom M, Bauman A, Lee P, Macfarlane D, Lam T, & Stewart S. International physical activity questionnaire-short form. Journal of American College Health. 2017; 65(7): 492-501.

    BACKGROUND

  • Laliberte MM, Newton M, McCabe R, & Mills JS. Controlling Your Weight Versus Controlling Your Lifestyle: How Beliefs about Weight Control Affect Risk for Disordered Eating, 10534_2006_9060_Fig3_HTML.gif Dissatisfaction and Self-esteem. Cognitive Therapy and Research. 2007; 31(6): 853-869.

    BACKGROUND

  • Rosenberg M. Society and the Adolescent Self-Image (Revised edition). Wesleyan University Press. 1989.

    BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Weight Loss

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Body Weight ChangesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Officials

  • Michele Laliberte, PhD

    St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Michele Laliberte, PhD

CONTACT

(905) 522-1155mlaliber@stjoes.ca

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
OTHER
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: There are three conditions in the study, which correspond to what education the participant will receive. The participant will be randomly assigned to one of the three conditions.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Psychologist, Clinical Lead, Eating Disorder Clinic

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 29, 2022

First Posted

January 13, 2023

Study Start

January 9, 2023

Primary Completion

March 31, 2023

Study Completion

September 30, 2023

Last Updated

January 13, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-01

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share