Addressing Emotional and Cognitive Factors in Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment (Part 2)
| Status: | Withdrawn |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 21 - 70 |
| Updated: | 4/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | August 2009 |
| End Date: | January 2011 |
Addressing Emotional and Cognitive Factors in Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment
Behavioral weight loss, the current treatment of choice for moderate obesity, achieves
impressive short term results, however, weight regain following treatment is a major problem.
Over 50% of participants in behavioral weight loss programs report difficulty with internal
antecedents to unhealthy weight control behaviors and this difficulty is associated with
weight regain following treatment. Current treatment approaches do not adequately address
these antecedents. The aim of this series of studies is to develop, implement, and evaluate a
behavioral weight loss program modified to provide participants with skills to deal
effectively with affective and cognitive difficulties. The study targets men and women with
BMI of 27-40 who self-report difficulty with emotional and/or cognitive antecedents to
unhealthy weight control behaviors. The study will randomize 120 participants to receive 12
months of standard behavioral therapy for weight loss or standard behavioral treatment plus
affective and cognitive skills training. The long-term goal of this research is to improve
the weight loss maintenance outcomes of behavioral weight loss programs by addressing
affective and cognitive antecedents to unhealthy weight control behaviors.
impressive short term results, however, weight regain following treatment is a major problem.
Over 50% of participants in behavioral weight loss programs report difficulty with internal
antecedents to unhealthy weight control behaviors and this difficulty is associated with
weight regain following treatment. Current treatment approaches do not adequately address
these antecedents. The aim of this series of studies is to develop, implement, and evaluate a
behavioral weight loss program modified to provide participants with skills to deal
effectively with affective and cognitive difficulties. The study targets men and women with
BMI of 27-40 who self-report difficulty with emotional and/or cognitive antecedents to
unhealthy weight control behaviors. The study will randomize 120 participants to receive 12
months of standard behavioral therapy for weight loss or standard behavioral treatment plus
affective and cognitive skills training. The long-term goal of this research is to improve
the weight loss maintenance outcomes of behavioral weight loss programs by addressing
affective and cognitive antecedents to unhealthy weight control behaviors.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age between 21 and 70 years
- Body mass index between 27 and 40
- Score 5 or above on the internal disinhibition scale of the Eating Inventory
Exclusion Criteria:
- Are currently participating in a weight loss program and/or are taking a weight loss
medication or lost greater than or equal to 5% of body weight during the past six
months
- Are pregnant, lactating, less than 6 months postpartum or plan to become pregnant
during the time frame of the investigation
- 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.
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