N/A
N=60
Approaches for Improving Long-term Weight Loss
Obesity
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03799289 ↗Enrolled (actual)
60
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2021
Primary outcome: Primary: Program Satisfaction Ratings — 7.6; 8.3 units on a scale
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Behavioral weight loss followed by yoga instruction (Behavioral); Behavioral weight loss followed by cooking/dietary education instruction (Behavioral)
- Age
- Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- Female
- Sponsor
- The Miriam Hospital
- Primary completion
- Jun 2020
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Program Satisfaction Ratings |
7.6; 8.3 | — |
| PRIMARY Intervention Session Attendance |
75.4; 75.9 | — |
| PRIMARY Feasibility of the Intervention (Retention) |
24; 27 | — |
| SECONDARY Changes in Perceived Stress (Measured Via the Perceived Stress Scale) |
0.01; -0.06 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Dispositional Mindfulness (Assessed Via the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire) - Observing Subscale |
1.7; 0.9 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Dispositional Mindfulness (Assessed Via the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire) - Describing Subscale |
-0.17; -0.9 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Dispositional Mindfulness (Assessed Via the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire) - Acting With Awareness Subscale |
-0.29; 0.04 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Dispositional Mindfulness (Assessed Via the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire) - Non-judgmental Inner Critic Subscale |
0.46; 0.74 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Dispositional Mindfulness (Assessed Via the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire) - Non-reactivity Subscale |
0.33; -1.67 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Distress Tolerance (Assessed Via the Distress Tolerance Scale) |
0.02; -0.06 | — |
| SECONDARY Change in Weight |
-0.33; -0.38 | — |
Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine two approaches for improving long-term weight loss success. All participants will receive a 12-week, in-person standard behavioral weight loss program followed by either 12 weeks of yoga instruction or 12 weeks of cooking/dietary education instruction (determined via randomization procedures). Assessments of weight, physical activity, dietary behaviors, and psychosocial factors will occur at baseline, 3, and 6 months.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- BMI 25-40 kg/m2
- Female
Exclusion Criteria
- Presence of any condition that would limit one's ability to exercise or lose weight safely
- Recent weight loss
- Current or recent enrollment in a weight loss or mindfulness-based treatment program
- Women who are pregnant or planning on becoming pregnant
- History of a serious psychiatric disorder
- Recent cancer diagnosis (<1 year)
- Does not own a smartphone
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03799289). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.