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Motivational Interviewing for Obesity (Motivate Trial)

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Led By Laura N Anderson, PhD

Research Sponsored by McMaster University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Be between 18 and 65 years old

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up from 0 to 6 months

Awards & highlights

Motivate Trial Summary

This trial will assess if nurse-led, web-based motivation & education can help young adults in Hamilton, Ontario maintain a healthy weight. Participants will receive either tailored intervention or just educational materials & will be followed for 6 months.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for English-speaking McMaster University students aged 18-29 with a BMI of at least 18.5, who can consent to participate. It's not suitable for those with health conditions that conflict with weight management interventions, such as eating disorders, pregnancy, cancer, or if taking medications affecting body weight.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests whether web-based motivational interviews led by nurses plus educational materials help young adults maintain healthy weights and behaviors better than just getting educational materials. Participants are randomly assigned to one of these two groups and tracked over six months.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves motivational interviewing and education rather than medication or medical procedures, no traditional side effects are expected. However, participants may experience psychological discomfort from discussing personal habits.

Motivate Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ change from 0 to 6 months

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~change from 0 to 6 months

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from 0 to 6 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

Data completion

Recruitment rate

Retention rate

+1 more

Secondary outcome measures

Body mass index (BMI) change

Mental health

Nutrition

+2 more

Motivate Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Motivational interviewingExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group II: no motivational interviewingActive Control1 Intervention

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Motivational interviewing

2011

Completed Phase 3

~7250

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)OTHER_GOV

1,345 Previous Clinical Trials

26,453,413 Total Patients Enrolled

1 Trials studying Risk Factors

750 Patients Enrolled for Risk Factors

McMaster UniversityLead Sponsor

884 Previous Clinical Trials

2,598,215 Total Patients Enrolled

St. Joseph's Healthcare HamiltonOTHER

196 Previous Clinical Trials

25,443 Total Patients Enrolled

Media Library

Motivational Interviewing Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT05264740 — N/A

Risk Factors Research Study Groups: no motivational interviewing, Motivational interviewing

Risk Factors Clinical Trial 2023: Motivational Interviewing Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT05264740 — N/A

Motivational Interviewing 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05264740 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Is there an age limit regarding acceptance into this medical experiment?

"As per the qualifications for this clinical trial, only individuals aged 18 to 29 are eligible to participate."

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Are there any opportunities still available to join this experiment?

"Affirmative. The information on clinicaltrials.gov elucidates that this trial, which was first published on 2/1/2023, is actively attempting to enrol patients. A total of 110 individuals are needed from one medical centre for the study's completion."

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Which individuals are eligible to participate in this research?

"A total of 110 participants, aged 18-29 who have risk factors are being accepted for this study. The requirements to be eligible include fluency in English and the capability to give informed consent, enrollment as a student at McMaster University within that same age range, and having a Body Mass Index (BMI) higher than or equal to 18.5."

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What is the maximum capacity for this clinical trial?

"Affirmative. Information hosted on clinicaltrials.gov reveals that this medical experiment, initially advertised on February 1st 2023, is actively recruiting volunteers. Around 110 people need to be registered from a single site."

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What is the projected result of this research initiative?

"This trial aims to measure patient satisfaction after 6 months as its primary indicator of success. Additionally, secondary measurements will include mental health indicators such as anxiety and depression symptoms, nutritional information sourced from the National Cancer Institute's Dietary Screener Questionnaire, and changes in Body Mass Index (BMI)."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Motivational Interviewing to Promote Healthy Behaviours in Young Adults

2023. "Motivational Interviewing to Promote Healthy Behaviours in Young Adults". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05264740.