Status:
COMPLETED
Applying Social Comparison Theory to Behavioral Weight Loss: Does Modifying Group Membership Improve Outcome?
Lead Sponsor:
The Miriam Hospital
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
21-70 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
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 w...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- BMI between 27 and 45 kg/m2
Exclusion
- 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).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
March 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00716027
Start Date
July 1 2008
End Date
March 1 2010
Last Update
September 29 2010
Active Locations (1)
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The Miriam Hospital
Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02903