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Sponsored by: |
The Miriam Hospital |
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Information provided by: | The Miriam Hospital |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00488228 |
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.
Condition | Intervention |
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Obesity |
Behavioral: self-regulation |
Study Type: | Interventional |
Study Design: | Treatment, Randomized, Open Label, Parallel Assignment |
Official Title: | Behavioral Self-Regulation for Weight Loss in Young Adults |
Estimated Enrollment: | 41 |
Study Start Date: | April 2007 |
Estimated Study Completion Date: | August 2008 |
Primary Completion Date: | November 2007 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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1: Experimental
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.
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Behavioral: 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.
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2: Experimental
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.
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Behavioral: 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.
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Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 35 Years |
Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
United States, Rhode Island | |
Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center | |
Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02903 |
Study Director: | Jessica G LaRose, Ph.D. | The Miriam Hospital |
Principal Investigator: | Rena R Wing, PhD | The Miriam Hospital |
Responsible Party: | The Miriam Hospital ( Rena R. Wing ) |
Study ID Numbers: | CMTT# 2096-07 |
Study First Received: | June 18, 2007 |
Last Updated: | January 22, 2008 |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00488228 |
Health Authority: | United States: Institutional Review Board |
Body Weight Signs and Symptoms Obesity Weight Loss |
Nutrition Disorders Overweight Overnutrition |