Behavioral Self-Regulation

April 12, 2012 updated by: The Miriam Hospital

Behavioral Self-Regulation for Weight Loss in Young Adults

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

41

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Rhode Island
      • Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02903
        • Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 35 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

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

Exclusion Criteria:

  • 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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: 1
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
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.
Experimental: 2
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
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.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
weight change
Time Frame: 10 weeks and 20 weeks
10 weeks and 20 weeks

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
eating disorder symptoms, physical activity, body image, mood symptoms, and self-efficacy about eating behavior
Time Frame: 10 weeks and 20 weeks
10 weeks and 20 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

The Miriam Hospital

Investigators

  • Study Director: Jessica G LaRose, Ph.D., The Miriam Hospital

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2007

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2007

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

June 18, 2007

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 18, 2007

First Posted (Estimate)

June 20, 2007

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

April 13, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 12, 2012

Last Verified

January 1, 2008

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • CMTT# 2096-07

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