Behavioral Self-Regulation

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

41 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2007-04-30

Study Completion Date

2007-11-30

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this pilot study is to determine whether incorporating self-regulation training using daily weighing is efficacious within a behavioral weight loss program specifically targeting young adults.

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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Obesity

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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1

Participants in the behavioral self-regulation intervention will receive a modified standard treatment that incorporates daily weighing and training in self-regulation methods for weight loss. All treatment modules are adapted for a young adult age group.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

self-regulation

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The current study involves a behavioral weight loss intervention tailored specifically to young adults. All participants receive calorie and activity prescriptions as well as training in behavior modification. In addition, one group receives training in self-regulation techniques using daily weighing.

2

Participants in the Standard group will receive a brief version of standard behavioral weight loss treatment with treatment modules tailored to better meet the needs of young adults.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

self-regulation

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

The current study involves a behavioral weight loss intervention tailored specifically to young adults. All participants receive calorie and activity prescriptions as well as training in behavior modification. In addition, one group receives training in self-regulation techniques using daily weighing.

Interventions

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self-regulation

The current study involves a behavioral weight loss intervention tailored specifically to young adults. All participants receive calorie and activity prescriptions as well as training in behavior modification. In addition, one group receives training in self-regulation techniques using daily weighing.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* body mass index between 27 and 40
* age between 21 and 35

Exclusion Criteria

* report a history of eating disorder or a current eating disorder
* report a heart condition or other medical condition that would limit ability to participate in an exercise program without direct supervision from physician
* report major psychiatric diseases or organic brain syndromes
* currently participating in another weight loss program, are taking a weight loss medication, or have lost more than 5% of body weight curing last 6 months
* pregnant, lactating, or less than 6 months post-partum
* intend to move out of city within the time frame of the investigation or will miss multiple meetings during the study time frame

Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

35 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No