Web-Based Weight Management for Individuals With Mental Illness
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Conditions studied: Mental Disorders, Schizophrenia, Affective Disorders, Psychotic, Overweight, Obesity
In brief
Obesity and physical inactivity have become serious problems for individuals with mental illness, resulting in increased rates of chronic disease, premature death, and substantial health care costs. Although in-person psychoeducational interventions help individuals with mental illness manage their weight, these interventions are often not used because they require frequent travel to treatment programs and substantial time from clinicians. This project addresses these barriers by developing and evaluating the effectiveness of an web-based computer system that is focused on diet and exercise education, and designed to help individuals with mental illness manage their weight.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT01324973
- Run by
- University of California, Los Angeles
- People needed
- 60
- Starts
- 2012-03-01
- Expected to finish
- 2014-04-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2014-07-02
Who can join
Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.
You may qualify if…
- diagnosis of schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar disorder, recurrent major depressive disorder with psychosis, or chronic PTSD
- age 18 and over
- prescribed antipsychotic medication for at least 3 months
- BMI of 30 or higher, or BMI of 28 or higher if 10 pounds of recent weight gain
- medical clearance to participate
- control over diet
You may not qualify if…
- any medical condition for which a weight program is contraindicated
- history of bariatric surgery
- psychiatric hospitalization during the prior month
- pregnant and nursing mothers
- diagnosis of dementia
- not able to provide informed consent by self or legally appointed representative
Where it is running
- UCLA Center for Health Services and Society — Los Angeles, California, United States
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