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Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Obesity (MHFproject Trial)

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Waitlist Available
Led By Tsui-Sui A Kao, PhD
Research Sponsored by Michigan State University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline parent's mindful eating scores at 4 -6 months after baseline assessment.
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial tests a program that teaches mindfulness and motivational techniques to overweight or obese parents in rural/suburban Michigan. The goal is to help these parents make healthier lifestyle choices for themselves and their families through online sessions and motivational messages.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for families in rural or suburban Michigan with one overweight/obese parent (BMI between 25 and 45) and a child aged 3-6. Both must enroll together. It's not open to those who are mentally/physically disabled or pregnant women.
What is being tested?
The study tests a mindfulness-based Motivational Interviewing intervention via online sessions every other week, comparing it to receiving educational materials by mail. Measurements like BMI, body fat percentage, waist circumference, blood pressure, and stress levels will be tracked.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the interventions involve behavioral therapy (mindfulness and motivation techniques) and education rather than medication, significant physical side effects are not expected; however, participants may experience emotional discomfort.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~changes from baseline to post intervention about 4-6 months after baseline
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and changes from baseline to post intervention about 4-6 months after baseline for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Parents' Healthy Eating Index (HEI) converted from ASA24
Secondary study objectives
Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale (CES-D10)
Child's Physical Activity
Collective family efficacy (parents)
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Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: MM-based MI groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Intervention group parents will receive 9 intervention sessions every other week by trained staff via 9 online sessions via Zoom or phone calls. Each intervention session will last 30-40 minutes. Intervention group parents will receive 3 text messages per week. No in-person contacts will be conducted without MSU department permission. All assessments will be delivered remotely with guided phone calls or zoom conference. The assessment of dyads' BMI, %BF, and WC will be obtained remotely from the parents using the scale and measuring tape delivered to their home.
Group II: Control groupExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Control group parents will receive a total of 9 emailed packets of educational materials (without information related to the mindfulness-based motivational interviewing \[MM-based-MI\]). The pre and post assessments will be collected the same way as the participants at intervention group.

Research Highlights

Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.
Mechanism Of Action
Side Effect Profile
Prior Approvals
Other Research
The combination of mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing in obesity treatment works by enhancing awareness and acceptance of thoughts and feelings related to eating and body image, while also resolving ambivalence and building intrinsic motivation for behavior change. This dual approach helps patients develop healthier eating habits, manage stress, and sustain long-term weight management. This is important for obesity patients as it addresses both psychological and behavioral aspects, promoting a holistic and sustainable approach to weight loss.
Impact on mindfulness, emotion regulation, and emotional overeating of a DBT skills training group: a pilot study.Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement versus CBT for co-occurring substance dependence, traumatic stress, and psychiatric disorders: Proximal outcomes from a pragmatic randomized trial.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Michigan State UniversityLead Sponsor
198 Previous Clinical Trials
685,685 Total Patients Enrolled
10 Trials studying Obesity
5,135 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Tsui-Sui A Kao, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorMSU College of Nursing

Media Library

MM-based MI Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05324969 — N/A
Obesity Research Study Groups: MM-based MI group, Control group
Obesity Clinical Trial 2023: MM-based MI Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05324969 — N/A
MM-based MI 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05324969 — N/A
~13 spots leftby Dec 2025