Environmental and Acceptance-Based Innovations for Weight Loss Maintenance (ENACT)
Obesity, Overweight, Weight Loss
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Obesity focused on measuring obesity, overweight, weight loss
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Have a BMI between 27 and 45 kg/m2
- Have the ability to engage in physical activity (i.e., can walk at least 2 blocks without stopping for rest)
- Successfully complete all steps in the enrollment process, including completion of a 7-day food diary and attendance at all pre-randomization clinic visits
Exclusion Criteria:
- Have a medical condition (e.g., cancer) or psychiatric condition (e.g., psychotic disorder, substance dependence, bulimia nervosa) that may limit their ability to comply with the behavioral recommendations of the program or pose a risk to the participant during weight loss
- Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant in next 2 years
- Report recently beginning a course of or changing the dosage of prescription medications that can cause significant weight loss or weight gain
- Are participating in or plan to participate in another weight loss program in the next 2 years
Sites / Locations
- Drexel University
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Active Comparator
Experimental
Experimental
Behavior Therapy (BT)
Behavior Therapy + Environment
Acceptance-based BT + Environment
Active Comparator: Behavior Therapy Behavioral treatment strategies will be utilized to facilitate adherence to the treatment goals in all three treatments. Participants in the BT condition will receive only the BT intervention. Strategies that will be emphasized are listed below: Self monitoring Stimulus control Changing eating behaviors Goal setting Problem solving Social support Cognitive restructuring Relapse prevention
Participants will receive standard behavioral therapy with an emphasis on environmental strategies.
Participants will receive acceptance-based behavioral therapy with an emphasis on environmental strategies.