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A Self-compassion Focused Intervention for Internalized Weight Bias and Weight Loss

United States60 participantsStarted 2023-09-24

Plain-language summary

The goal of clinical trial is to test a novel weight loss approach combining a standard weight loss and internalized weight bias intervention with self-compassion exercises in overweight adults with moderate to high levels of internalized weight bias. The main question\[s\] it aims to answer are: 1) Can participants lose significant weight loss and 2) significantly reduce internalized weight bias. Participants will take part in a 12 week novel weight loss approach combining a standard weight loss and internalized weight bias intervention with self-compassion exercises using videoconferencing software.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI ≥ 25, ≥ 18 years old * Smartphone access * WBIS score ≥ 4 Exclusion Criteria: * Type I diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, cardiovascular event in past year, any major active kidney, liver, cardio, or cerebrovascular disease, * musculoskeletal problems that would prevent physical activity, * current weight loss medication or weight loss program, * history of bariatric surgery, * pregnant or breastfeeding, * eating disorder except binge eating disorder

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Weight (lbs)

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Weight Bias Internalization Scale

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05987306

SponsorEast Carolina University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-01

Contact for this trial

Robert Carels

4193782704 carelsr14@ecu.edu

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