Online group programs for eating and exercise in adults with obesity

AI summary

From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.

The trial is looking for adults with a higher body weight to test five group programs. The programs are delivered remotely and support healthy eating and regular physical activity.

Age

18 years and older

Sex

All sexes can join

Disease stage

BMI between 25-40. If BMI is between 25-30, the person must also have another heart or metabolic risk factor: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, prediabetes or type 2 diabetes.

Earlier treatment

Cannot be in a formal weight loss program, use weight loss medication, or have had bariatric surgery.

Main reasons for not taking part

• Current formal weight loss program
• Current use of weight loss medication
• History of bariatric surgery
• Physical condition that limits moderate intensity physical activity
• Current pregnancy

The registry criteria, word for word

What the trial wants to find out

The purpose of this research study is to pilot test five different, group based and remotely delivered programs designed to support healthy eating and regular physical activity. Each group will contain information and support for healthy eating and physical activity. Groups may also include support to 1) eat with more awareness of hunger and fullness, 2) improve how people think and feel about their bodies, and/or 3) identify ways to be physically active that are more enjoyable. Each group will include a unique combination of these components and the goal is to assess overall satisfaction and engagement with each of the programs.

The 5 groups in the trial

• Core ComponentTreatment being tested

  Participants in the Core component condition will receive guidance and support for healthy eating and regular physical activity.

  Treatment: Mediterranean eating style and Physical activity

• Core Component+Mindful eating+Enjoyable exerciseTreatment being tested

  Participants in this condition will receive guidance and support for healthy eating and regular physical activity. They will also receive support to eat with more awareness of hunger and fullness signals and to explore/identify ways to enjoy physical activity.

  Treatment: Mediterranean eating style, Physical activity, Mindful Eating, and Enjoyable Exercise

• All component conditionTreatment being tested

  Participants in this condition will receive guidance and support for healthy eating and regular physical activity. They will also receive support to eat with more awareness of hunger and fullness signals, strategies to improve how they think and feel about their bodies, and to explore/identify ways to enjoy physical activity.

  Treatment: Mediterranean eating style, Physical activity, Mindful Eating, Body Appreciation, and Enjoyable Exercise

• Core Component+Mindful eating+Body AppreciationTreatment being tested

  Participants in this condition will receive guidance and support for healthy eating and regular physical activity. They will also receive support to eat with more awareness of hunger and fullness signals and strategies to improve how they think and feel about their bodies.

  Treatment: Mediterranean eating style, Physical activity, Mindful Eating, and Body Appreciation

• Core component+body appreciation+enjoyment of exerciseTreatment being tested

  Participants in this condition will receive guidance and support for healthy eating and regular physical activity. They will also receive strategies to improve how they think and feel about their bodies, and to explore/identify ways to enjoy physical activity.

  Treatment: Mediterranean eating style, Physical activity, Body Appreciation, and Enjoyable Exercise