Status:

COMPLETED

Approaches for Improving Long-term Weight Loss

Lead Sponsor:

The Miriam Hospital

Collaborating Sponsors:

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Conditions:

Obesity

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-60 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to examine two approaches for improving long-term weight loss success. All participants will receive a 12-week, in-person standard behavioral weight loss program followed ...

Detailed Description

Behavioral weight loss (WL) programs result in clinically significant weight losses; however rates of long-term WL maintenance are poor. Previous studies suggest that long-term WL success may require ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • BMI 25-40 kg/m2
  • Female

Exclusion

  • Presence of any condition that would limit one's ability to exercise or lose weight safely
  • Recent weight loss
  • Current or recent enrollment in a weight loss or mindfulness-based treatment program
  • Women who are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant
  • History of a serious psychiatric disorder
  • Recent cancer diagnosis (\<1 year)
  • Does not own a smartphone

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 3 2019

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 29 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

60 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03799289

Start Date

January 3 2019

End Date

December 29 2020

Last Update

October 28 2021

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Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center

Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02903