Applying Social Comparison Theory to Behavioral Weight Loss: Does Modifying Group Membership Improve Outcome?

NCT ID: NCT00716027

Last Updated: 2010-09-29

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

80 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2008-07-31

Study Completion Date

2010-03-31

Brief Summary

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The purpose of this study is to determine whether a modified behavioral treatment for weight loss that includes one-on-one treatment for individuals struggling to lose weight is associated with more weight loss than a standard behavioral treatment.

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

A 24-week intervention in which individuals will meet weekly to be instructed on behavioral change associated with weight loss, including modifying dietary intake, self-monitoring weight and eating behaviors, and increasing physical activity.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Standard behavioral treatment for weight loss

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A 24-week intervention in which individuals will meet weekly to be instructed on behavioral change associated with weight loss, including modifying dietary intake, self-monitoring weight and eating behaviors, and increasing physical activity.

2

A 24-week intervention in which individuals will meet weekly to be instructed on behavioral change associated with weight loss, including modifying dietary intake, self-monitoring weight and eating behaviors, and increasing physical activity. In this intervention, individuals not meeting weight loss goals will be given one-on-one treatment.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Modified behavioral treatment for weight loss

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

A 24-week intervention in which individuals will meet weekly to be instructed on behavioral change associated with weight loss, including modifying dietary intake, self-monitoring weight and eating behaviors, and increasing physical activity. In this intervention, individuals not meeting weight loss goals will be given one-on-one treatment.

Interventions

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Standard behavioral treatment for weight loss

A 24-week intervention in which individuals will meet weekly to be instructed on behavioral change associated with weight loss, including modifying dietary intake, self-monitoring weight and eating behaviors, and increasing physical activity.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Modified behavioral treatment for weight loss

A 24-week intervention in which individuals will meet weekly to be instructed on behavioral change associated with weight loss, including modifying dietary intake, self-monitoring weight and eating behaviors, and increasing physical activity. In this intervention, individuals not meeting weight loss goals will be given one-on-one treatment.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* BMI between 27 and 45 kg/m2

Exclusion Criteria

* participating in a weight loss program or taking a weight loss medication
* currently pregnant, lactating, or less than 6-months post-partum or plan to become pregnant during the time of the intervention.
* report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of consciousness
* report conditions that would render the participant unlikely to follow the study protocol (e.g., terminal illness, relocation, substance abuse, sever psychiatric condition, dementia).
Minimum Eligible Age

21 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

70 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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The Miriam Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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The Miriam Hospital

Principal Investigators

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Rena R Wing, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

The Miriam Hospital

Locations

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The Miriam Hospital

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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2034-08

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id