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Modified Body Project for Weight Loss

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Recruiting

Research Sponsored by The Miriam Hospital

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Be older than 18 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up week 16, week 28

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Study Summary

This trial is testing a modified weight loss program called the Body Project on women who want to lose weight. The study will look at how the program affects weight and body image concerns, as well as its

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adult women with a BMI between 25-40 who are concerned about their weight and shape, as indicated by specific scores on an eating disorder questionnaire. Participants must want to lose weight, be able to do moderate exercise, and have personal access to a cell phone.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests an adapted Body Project program aimed at reducing concerns about weight and body shape among women with higher body weights. It's a randomized trial that also looks into how this program might help participants lose weight.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the interventions involve lifestyle changes rather than medication, side effects may include typical reactions to new exercise regimens or diet adjustments such as muscle soreness or changes in digestive patterns.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ week 16, week 28

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~week 16, week 28

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and week 16, week 28 for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Weight and shape concern

Secondary outcome measures

Momentary Weight and Shape Concern

Overeating

Other outcome measures

Adherence to lifestyle intervention

Weight change

Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Modified Body ProjectExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

Participants will receive this four week intervention followed by 6 months of behavioral weight management

Group II: Facts about obesity, myths about weight lossActive Control2 Interventions

Participants will receive this four week intervention followed by 6 months of behavioral weight management

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Who is running the clinical trial?

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)NIH

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The Miriam HospitalLead Sponsor

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

Are potential participants still able to apply for enrollment in this ongoing research study?

"As per clinicaltrials.gov, this research endeavor is actively seeking participants. It was first listed on 8/1/2023 and most recently revised on 3/7/2024."

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Is the recruitment for this study open to individuals aged 55 and above?

"Patients between the ages of 25 and 70 are sought for enrollment in this study. Notably, there are a total of 83 clinical trials targeting individuals under 18 years old and 397 focusing on those above the age of 65."

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What is the overall participant count in this clinical study?

"Indeed, data available on clinicaltrials.gov highlights the ongoing recruitment efforts for this particular medical trial. Initially published on August 1st, 2023, and last revised on March 7th, 2024, the investigation aims to enroll a total of 60 subjects from one designated location."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Targeting Weight and Shape Concern Among Women With High Body Weight

2023. "Targeting Weight and Shape Concern Among Women With High Body Weight". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05845866.

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