Effectiveness of Inhibitory Control Training Combined with Diet and Exercise for Adults With Excess Weight

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate the effectiveness of combining inhibitory control training with standard diet and physical exercise treatments in adults with excess weight. The study focuses on improving cognitive functions, eating behaviors, emotional symptoms, and body measurements such as Body Mass Index BMI and waist ratios. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an active training group or a placebo training group to assess differences in outcomes. Participants will undergo an initial information session and receive tailored diet and exercise guidance. The core intervention involves using the Food Trainer App over two weeks, with daily 10-minute sessions from Monday to Friday. The active group practices inhibiting responses to unhealthy food images, while the placebo group trains with non-food images. The program includes pre-treatment assessments, training, post-treatment evaluations, and a three-month follow-up, all conducted online in small groups. Throughout the study, participants will complete various questionnaires and cognitive tests to measure changes in BMI, food cravings, emotional well-being, eating and exercise habits, and cognitive abilities. Monthly reminders via email and messages will support adherence after treatment. The total study duration is about six weeks, plus a three-month follow-up assessment to monitor lasting effects and safety.

Inhibitory Control Training for Excess Weight: Behavioural, Cognitive and Anthropometric Changes