Study Summary
This trial compares two treatments for weight loss in overweight or obese people. One treatment is standard behavioral therapy, and the other is called Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on being willing to experience physical cravings, emotions, and thoughts while making values-guided committed behavior changes. This trial will see if Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is better at improving weight loss compared to standard behavioral therapy.
- Obesity-Related Cancer
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
1 Primary · 4 Secondary · Reporting Duration: At 6, 12, and 24-months post randomization
Trial Safety
Safety Progress
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Arm II (SBT)
1 of 2
Arm I (ACT)
1 of 2
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
398 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Survey Administration · No Placebo Group · Phase 3
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18+ · All Participants · 10 Total Inclusion Criteria
Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:Who else is applying?
What state do they live in?
Oregon | 100.0% |
What site did they apply to?
Fred Hutch/University of Washington Cancer Consortium | 100.0% |
What portion of applicants met pre-screening criteria?
Met criteria | 100.0% |
How many prior treatments have patients received?
0 | 100.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Survey Administration process in line with FDA regulations?
"Survey Administration has been studied in a Phase 3 trial, so there is some data supporting its efficacy and multiple rounds of data supporting its safety." - Anonymous Online Contributor