Effect of a Mindful Eating Education Program on Mindful Eating, Hedonic Hunger, and Anthropometri… (NCT07461740) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of a Mindful Eating Education Program on Mindful Eating, Hedonic Hunger, and Anthropometric Measures in Obese Individuals With High Hedonic Hunger
Turkey (Türkiye)82 participantsStarted 2023-06-30
Plain-language summary
The aim of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of mindful eating training on mindful eating behaviors and hedonic hunger levels in adults with obesity.
The primary research questions are as follows:
* Does mindful eating training combined with a weight loss diet improve mindful eating behaviors?
* Does mindful eating training combined with a weight loss diet reduce hedonic hunger levels?
* Does mindful eating training combined with a weight loss diet lead to changes in anthropometric measurements?
Researchers compared participants receiving a weight loss diet alone (control group) with those receiving mindful eating training in addition to a weight loss diet (intervention group) to determine differences in mindful eating behaviors, hedonic hunger scores, and anthropometric measurements.
Participants who are already enrolled in a weight loss diet program was invited to participate in a mindful eating training program.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Being at the range of 18-65 years,
* Having a BMI over 30.0 kg/m2,
* Being able to read and communicate in Turkish
* Available to attend repeated follow-up sessions.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Being pregnant, lactating, or postmenopausal
* Diagnosed with a chronic disease other than obesity
* Receiving medical nutrition therapy other than a weight-loss diet
* Having a history of eating disorders or any psychiatric disease affecting eating behavior and emotional responses within the last two years
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1This trial has already been completed — would it be worth asking the researchers or my care team if the results have been published, and whether the mindful eating program they tested is something I could actually access now?
2Since this study focused specifically on people with high hedonic hunger — meaning eating driven by pleasure or cravings rather than physical hunger — how would my doctor assess whether that's a significant factor in my own eating patterns before recommending this kind of approach?
3The trial measured changes in mindful eating scores, hedonic hunger, and body measurements, but since it's not a drug trial and has no listed phase, what level of evidence would my doctor say exists for mindful eating programs compared to other obesity treatments I might consider?
4Mindful eating education programs typically require consistent practice and behavioral change over time — given my current schedule and lifestyle, would my doctor think this kind of program is a realistic fit for me, or would another approach be a better starting point?
5Are there standard or evidence-based mindful eating or behavioral weight management programs already available through my current care team that I could start now, without waiting to find out more about this specific completed trial?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Change in mindful eating questionnaire scores from baseline to the end of the study
Timeframe: From enrollment to the eight weeks after the end of the intervention