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Targeting Weight and Shape Concern Among Women with High Body Weight
Sponsor: The Miriam Hospital
Summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effect of an adapted version of the Body Project program among adult women of higher body weight who want to lose weight. The study will evaluate treatment effects on weight and shape concern and explore the impact of intervention on weight loss outcomes.
Official title: Randomized Controlled Pilot Trial Targeting Weight and Shape Concern Among Women Enrolled in Behavioral Weight Management
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
25 Years - 70 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2023-08-21
Completion Date
2025-08-31
Last Updated
2025-03-30
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Modified Body Project
The Body Project, an evidence-based body image intervention developed for young women at risk for eating pathology, was adapted for use among adult women with high weight and shape concern and high body weight who want to lose weight.
Facts about obesity, myths about weight loss
This intervention is designed to help individuals prepare for weight loss and is focused on facts about obesity, myths about weight loss, and the importance of a varied diet.
Lifestyle intervention for weight loss
This 24-week behavioral weight management program is based on the Look AHEAD and Diabetes Prevention Program manuals. It is designed to facilitate 7-10% weight loss of initial body weight through dietary and physical activity changes with use of behavioral strategies to support lifestyle changes over time.
Locations (1)
Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center
Providence, Rhode Island, United States