Status:
COMPLETED
Lifestyle Modification for Weight Loss in Schizophrenia
Lead Sponsor:
Yale University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Obesity
Schizophrenia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to find out how effective lifestyle modification group therapy is on reducing body weight when compared to usual care in individuals with schizophrenia and/or schizoaffect...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Subjects will be between 18 and 65 years of age.
- Have a BMI of 28 or greater.
- Meet DSM-IV criteria for schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder.
- Be on a stable dose of antipsychotic medication for at least one month, with positive symptoms stability as judged by the clinical team and investigator.
Exclusion
- A history of dementia or mental retardation.
- Not capable of giving informed consent for participation in this study.
- Ongoing pregnancy.
- Living in a structured environment where the meals are provided as part of the program, e.g., a group home, nursing home, etc.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2012
Estimated Enrollment :
149 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00990925
Start Date
October 1 2009
End Date
February 1 2012
Last Update
November 5 2015
Active Locations (1)
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Connecticut Mental Health Center
New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06519