Exercise as a Buffer Against Stress-induced Overeating
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Obesity
In brief
The purpose of this study is to examine the psychological benefits of chronic exercise as well as the effects of exercise training on eating behaviors and stress-induced overeating in overweight and obese women. Participants will be randomized to an 12-week exercise condition or a delayed exercise condition. Assessments will occur at baseline, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks and will include answering surveys in real-time using smartphones, several assessments of eating behaviors and dietary intake, and questionnaire measures of factors which could mediate the relationship between exercise and eating. Participants will be compensated for completing assessments and for adherence to the exercise protocol.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT02936076
- Run by
- The Miriam Hospital
- People needed
- 49
- Starts
- 2017-01-16
- Expected to finish
- 2019-05-21
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-03-29
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 60. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Female
- 18-60 years of age
- BMI 25 to <40 kg/m2
- Physically inactive (<60 min/week of physical activity)
- Must own a smartphone
- Must be willing to receive and respond to text message prompts for 14 days at baseline, 6 and 12 weeks
You may not qualify if…
- Shift workers
- Individuals who do not endorse stress-eating
- Recent weight loss or current enrollment in a weight loss program
- Women who are pregnant or plan on becoming pregnant in the next 6 months
- Any medical condition that would limit participation in physical activity
- Diabetes
- Inability to walk without an assisted device
- Inability to meet exercise recommendations
- Failure to adequately complete all baseline assessment measures
Where it is running
- Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center — Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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