Recruiting and Retaining Young Adults in Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment
NCT ID: NCT01889082
Last Updated: 2014-12-18
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
52 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2013-01-31
2014-09-30
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Face to Face Behavioral Weight Loss
12-week treatment program consisting of weekly, in-person group meetings and brief, bi-weekly individual check-ins
Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention for Young Adults
Web Based Behavioral Weight Loss
12-week treatment program consisting of an initial in-person group session (weight loss 101 and intro to website), followed by weekly web-based program and e-coaching
Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention for Young Adults
Web Based Behavioral Weight Loss Plus Optional Group Sessions
12-week treatment program consisting of an initial in-person group session (weight loss 101 and intro to website), followed by weekly web-based program and e-coaching. Participants in this arm will also have the option to attend several experiential group sessions that will help those interested to apply the material and skills they are being taught (e.g., cooking demonstration, circuit training). \*New material / content is not provided in these optional sessions, rather they are meant to serve as a place to practice applying the core content from the lessons.
Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention for Young Adults
Interventions
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Behavioral Weight Loss Intervention for Young Adults
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
2. Other health problems which may influence the ability to walk for physical activity or be associated with unintentional weight change, including cancer treatment within the past 5 years or tuberculosis.
3. Report a history of, or current diagnosed DSM-IV-TR eating disorder (i.e., anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa) or any current compensatory behaviors (e.g., vomiting, laxative use, excessive exercise).
4. Report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). Individuals endorsing joint problems, prescription medication usage, or other medical conditions that could limit exercise will be required to obtain written physician consent to participate.
5. Report a history of any psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or organic brain syndromes; report hospitalization for any psychiatric disorder within the last 12 months.
6. Are currently participating in a weight loss program and/or taking weight loss medication.
7. Lost \> 5% of body weight during the past 6 months or history of bariatric surgery.
8. Participation in any other research study that may interfere with this study.
9. Intend to move outside of the surrounding area within the time frame of the investigation or will be out of town / unavailable for three or more weeks during the initial intervention period.
10. Are pregnant, lactating, less than 6 months post-partum, or plan to become pregnant during the time frame of the investigation.
11. Failure to complete screening appointments.
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18 Years
25 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NIH
Virginia Commonwealth University
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Jessica G LaRose, PhD
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Virginia Commonwealthy University
Locations
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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Richmond, Virginia, United States
Countries
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References
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LaRose JG, Tate DF, Lanoye A, Fava JL, Jelalian E, Blumenthal M, Caccavale LJ, Wing RR. Adapting evidence-based behavioral weight loss programs for emerging adults: A pilot randomized controlled trial. J Health Psychol. 2019 Jun;24(7):870-887. doi: 10.1177/1359105316688951. Epub 2017 Jan 29.
Other Identifiers
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HM14857
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id