Treatment for Depressed, Obese Individuals at Risk for Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) (TODI)

August 18, 2016 updated by: University of Pennsylvania

Treatment of Obesity in Depressed Individuals: A Randomized Controlled Trial

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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

76

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
    • Pennsylvania
      • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19104
        • University of Pennsylvania: Center for Weight and Eating Disorders

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 70 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria

  • 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

Exclusion Criteria

  • 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
  • Mood disorder NOS, substance-induced mood disorders, mood disorders due to a general medical condition
  • History of bipolar disorder
  • History of head trauma
  • Any changes in smoking behavior in prior 3 months (or plans to change in the next 3 months)
  • Plans for bariatric surgery
  • Any other uncontrolled major medical problems
  • Women who are pregnant

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: Factorial Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: Combined
Group cognitive-behavior therapy for depression combined with behavior modification for weight loss
Behavioral: Behavior Modification for Weight Loss
Behavioral: Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Depression
Active Comparator: GCBT-ND
Group cognitive-behavior therapy for depression combined with an alternative approach to weight loss
Behavioral: Cognitive-Behavior Therapy for Depression
Behavioral: Alternative Approach to Weight Loss
Active Comparator: DSE
Behavior modification for weight loss combined with depression support and education.
Behavioral: Behavior Modification for Weight Loss
Behavioral: Depression Support and Education

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Weight loss
Time Frame: Baseline to 20 weeks of treatment, follow-up at week 46
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 Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Changes in metabolic cardiovascular disease risk factors and inflammatory markers
Time Frame: Baseline to 20 weeks of treatment, follow up at week 46
Baseline to 20 weeks of treatment, follow up at week 46

Other Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Changes in mood
Time Frame: Baseline to 20 weeks of treatment, follow up at week 46
Baseline to 20 weeks of treatment, follow up at week 46

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University of Pennsylvania

Collaborators

National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Lucy F Hemsley-Faulconbridge, PhD, University of Pennsylvania Center for Weight and Eating Disorders

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2012

Primary Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2015

Study Completion (Actual)

November 1, 2015

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 20, 2012

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 20, 2012

First Posted (Estimate)

September 25, 2012

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

August 22, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 18, 2016

Last Verified

August 1, 2016

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 813829

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