Weight Management Intervention in College: A Pilot Study

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Obesity

In brief

This Proof-of-Concept study consists of a series of uncontrolled pilot studies to refine a behavioral weight loss trial using a "small change" approach for emerging adult college students with overweight/obesity. The primary aim of this study is maximize student acceptability of the intervention and weight loss outcomes.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT05895461

Run by

The Miriam Hospital

People needed

42

Starts

2023-05-08

Expected to finish

2024-12-05

Last updated by the study team

2026-01-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 29. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• BMI of 25 or greater
• Enrolled at college/university where study will take place
• English-speaking

You may not qualify if…

• History or current diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or alcohol use disorder (current symptoms also assessed at screening using validated screening questionnaires)
• Participation in another formal weight loss program
• Current or recent pregnancy
• Psychiatric hospitalization in the past 12 months
• Recent weight loss of 5% body weight or more
• History of bariatric surgery
• Severe food or physical activity restrictions that would interfere with treatment recommendations

Where it is running

• The Miriam Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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