Status:
COMPLETED
Motivational Interviewing for Weight Loss With Young Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-25 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study is a 2-arm randomized controlled trial to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of an MI-based program for weight loss in young adults.
Detailed Description
This study is a 2-arm randomized controlled trial to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability and preliminary efficacy of an MI-based program for weight loss in young adults. Participants will be assig...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Between 18-25 years of age.
- Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 45 kg/m2.
- Men and women will be recruited.
- All race and ethnic groups will be recruited.
Exclusion
- Currently receiving treatment for Type 2 Diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, or report a history of cardiovascular disease.
- Other health problems which may influence the ability to walk for physical activity or be associated with unintentional weight change, including cancer treatment within the past 5 years or tuberculosis.
- Report a history of, or current diagnosed DSM-IV-TR eating disorder (i.e., anorexia nervosa or bulimia nervosa) or any current compensatory behaviors (e.g., vomiting, laxative use, excessive exercise).
- Report a heart condition, chest pain during periods of activity or rest, or loss of consciousness on the Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire (PAR-Q). Individuals endorsing joint problems, prescription medication usage, or other medical conditions that could limit exercise will be required to obtain written physician consent to participate.
- Report a history of any psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder, or organic brain syndromes; report hospitalization for any psychiatric disorder within the last 12 months.
- Are currently participating in a weight loss program and/or taking weight loss medication.
- Lost \> 5% of body weight during the past 6 months or history of bariatric surgery.
- Participation in any other research study that may interfere with this study.
- Intend to move outside of the surrounding area within the time frame of the investigation or will be out of town / unavailable for three or more weeks during the initial intervention period.
- Are pregnant, lactating, less than 6 months post-partum, or plan to become pregnant during the time frame of the investigation.
- Failure to complete screening appointments. -
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2012
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
51 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01899625
Start Date
September 1 2012
End Date
October 1 2014
Last Update
February 26 2016
Active Locations (1)
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Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298