Effectiveness of a Mindfulness Based Diet Program on Weight Loss

Obesity Clinical Trial

Official title:

Effectiveness of a Mindfulness Based Diet Program Given to Obese Individuals on Weight Loss and Psychological Parameters

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Recruiting

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT05328791
• Other study ID #: AnkaraUniv2
• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: May 15, 2022
• Est. completion date: May 15, 2024

Study information

• Verified date: July 2023
• Source: Ankara University
• Contact: ümüs Ö yücel
• Phone: 05061552797
• Email: umus_ozbey[@]hotmail.com
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Meditation interventions, including mindfulness-based approaches, can be effective in reducing psychological stress . Mindfulness meditation, which cultivates awareness of present-moment experience with a nonjudging attitude, is theorized to promote adaptive self-regulation,which is thought to be key to maintaining long-term eating habits and appetite regulation.In the light of this information, in this study, it is aimed to observe the effect of mindfulness approach on body weight and appetite control.

Description:

The use of minfulness based programs for body weight control and stress management is increasing. One of the main reasons for this situation is that individuals care more about the diet and body weidght as a result of the increase in health concerns and stress. In addition, such cognitive support programs in the diet process provide a more comfortable and stress-free continuation of the diet. Based on the above-mentioned information; in this study, it is aimed to determine the effect of mindfulness based diet intervention on weight loss and phsycological parameters

Individuals who meet the research criteria will randomize according to their file numbers (with the ramdomizer program) and divide into 2 groups: mindfulness group (15) and control group . Food consumption records, anthropometric measurements and quality of life scale scores of all individuals will record at the beginning and end of the study. In order to prevent interaction between individuals, all diet programs will prepare at different times and individually.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Enrollment: 30
• Est. completion date: May 15, 2024
• Est. primary completion date: April 30, 2024
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 20 Years to 65 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being between the ages of 20-65

• Being obese (BMI=30 kg/m2)

• Volunteering to participate in research

Exclusion Criteria:

• Being pregnant/lactating

• Having a psychological problem

• Being on a followed diet program

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Body Weight
• Obesity
• Weight Loss

Intervention

Behavioral:
• Dietary and mindfulness intervention
Dietary intervention: Preparation and follow-up of diet program Mindfulness intervention: Implementation of cognitive stress reduction program

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Ümüs Özbey Yücel	Ankara	Select An Option…

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Ankara University	Amasya University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Weight chance	BMI (kilogram/ metre2 (kg/m2))	At the end of the 2 months
Secondary	Depression, Anxiety and Stress scale score change	The score ranges from 0 to 100 points, with an increased score reflecting decreased depression, anxiety and stress level	At the end of the 2 months