Self-compassion and Nutrition (SCAN) Study
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Obesity, Weight Loss
In brief
The purpose of this study is to examine the feasibility of two approaches for improving long-term weight loss success among individuals with severe obesity. All participants will receive a 15-week, standard behavioral weight loss program followed by either 8 weeks of a mindfulness self-compassion intervention or 8 weeks of a nutrition and cooking education intervention (determined via randomization procedures). Assessments of weight, physical activity, and other weight-related and psychosocial factors will occur at baseline, 4 months, 6 months, and 9 months.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT04289636
- Run by
- The Miriam Hospital
- People needed
- 28
- Starts
- 2020-09-01
- Expected to finish
- 2021-07-13
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-08-31
Who can join
Age: 18 and older, up to 65. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age 18-65 years
- BMI between 40 - 55 kg/m2
- Female
- Score high on internalized weight bias
You may not qualify if…
- Presence of any condition that would limit one's ability to exercise (i.e., orthopedic limitations)
- Recent weight loss (≥15 pounds within the past 6 months)
- History of bariatric surgery
- Current or recent enrollment (completed <1 year ago) in a weight loss program at the Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center
- Currently taking any weight loss or other medication that could alter one's metabolism
- Women who are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant in the next 6 months, or those pregnant within the past 6 months
- Serious psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychosis, major depression, suicidality) -
- Participants with a history of diabetes or heart disease will be considered for this study only if their heart disease or diabetes is well controlled, and physician consent will be required.
Where it is running
- The Miriam Hospital's Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center — Providence, Rhode Island, United States
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