Self-compassion and Nutrition (SCAN) Study

NCT ID: NCT04289636

Last Updated: 2021-08-31

Study Results

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

28 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-09-01

Study Completion Date

2021-07-13

Brief Summary

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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.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Obesity Weight Loss

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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Weight loss and self-compassion

Participants will receive a 15-week behavioral weight loss program which teaches strategies for changing diet and exercise behaviors. This will consist of a combination of group and individual sessions. Group classes will be delivered remotely via a video-conferencing platform. This will be followed by an 8-week mindfulness-based self-compassion program which combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion as a means for improving emotional resilience, well-being, and weight control.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Behavioral weight loss program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Using a combination of individual (\~1x/month) and group-based (\~3x/month) meetings, participants will be taught behavioral approaches for changing diet and exercise behaviors. This intervention will be 15 weeks in duration and will be delivered remotely using a video-conferencing platform.

Self-compassion

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

This 8-week, group-based program will help train individuals on how to handle difficult emotions with greater ease, how to transform difficult relationships, and how to motivate and encourage oneself, rather than being self-critical.

Weight loss and nutrition/cooking education

Participants will receive a 15-week behavioral weight loss program which teaches strategies for changing diet and exercise behaviors. This will consist of a combination of group and individual sessions. Group classes will be delivered remotely via a video-conferencing platform. This will be followed by an 8-week nutrition and cooking education program which will provide basic nutrition knowledge and cooking skills for healthy eating.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Behavioral weight loss program

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Using a combination of individual (\~1x/month) and group-based (\~3x/month) meetings, participants will be taught behavioral approaches for changing diet and exercise behaviors. This intervention will be 15 weeks in duration and will be delivered remotely using a video-conferencing platform.

Nutrition and cooking education

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

This 8-week, group-based program will help individuals to improve the quality of their diet through nutrition education and basic cooking skills for preparing healthy meals.

Interventions

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Behavioral weight loss program

Using a combination of individual (\~1x/month) and group-based (\~3x/month) meetings, participants will be taught behavioral approaches for changing diet and exercise behaviors. This intervention will be 15 weeks in duration and will be delivered remotely using a video-conferencing platform.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Self-compassion

This 8-week, group-based program will help train individuals on how to handle difficult emotions with greater ease, how to transform difficult relationships, and how to motivate and encourage oneself, rather than being self-critical.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Nutrition and cooking education

This 8-week, group-based program will help individuals to improve the quality of their diet through nutrition education and basic cooking skills for preparing healthy meals.

Intervention Type BEHAVIORAL

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Age 18-65 years
* BMI between 40 - 55 kg/m2
* Female
* Score high on internalized weight bias

Exclusion Criteria

* 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.
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Maximum Eligible Age

65 Years

Eligible Sex

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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The Miriam Hospital

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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Jessica Unick

Assistant Professor (Research)

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Principal Investigators

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Jessica L Unick, PhD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

The Miriam Hospital's Weight Control & Diabetes Research Center

Locations

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The Miriam Hospital's Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center

Providence, Rhode Island, United States

Site Status

Countries

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United States

Other Identifiers

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1569066

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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