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Loss of Control Eating Following Weight Loss Surgery

Primary Purpose

Loss of Control Eating

Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Standard-of-Care
Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Sponsored by
Yale University
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Loss of Control Eating focused on measuring Bariatric surgery, Weight loss surgery, Behavioral weight loss treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Behavioral treatment, Obesity, Morbid obesity, Binge eating, Binge eating disorder, Loss of control eating, Overeating

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 65 Years (Adult, Older Adult)All SexesDoes not accept healthy volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Gastric bypass surgery or sleeve gastrectomy patients from Yale Bariatric/Gastrointestinal Surgery Program
  • 5-8 months post-bariatric surgery
  • Regular loss of control eating (once weekly during past month)
  • Read English proficiently enough to read patient self-care materials and study assessments
  • Available for duration of treatment plus follow-up period
  • Agree to study procedures

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Current enrollment in a formal exercise program
  • Medical status judged by the surgeon as contraindication (rare instances of need for additional surgery or medical instability)
  • Unable to ambulate
  • Current medications that influence eating/weight
  • Current substance dependence or other severe psychiatric disturbance (e.g., suicidality) that requires immediate treatment

Sites / Locations

  • Yale Department of Psychiatry

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm 3

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Experimental

Experimental

Arm Label

Standard-of-Care

Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Arm Description

Standard-of-care is the continuation of any treatment or recommendations participants receive from his/her bariatric surgeon/team.

Guided self-help Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment

Guided self-help Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Loss of Control Eating Frequency (Categorical)
Loss of Control eating will be assessed by interview and self-report and the primary outcome is frequency. Frequency is defined categorically (presence or absence of loss of control eating).
Loss of Control Eating Frequency (Categorical)
Loss of Control eating will be assessed by interview and self-report and the primary outcome is frequency. Frequency is defined categorically (presence or absence of loss of control eating).
Loss of Control Eating Frequency (Continuous)
Loss of Control eating will be assessed by interview and self-report and the primary outcome is frequency. Frequency also is defined continuously (analyzed dimensionally).
Loss of Control Eating Frequency (Continuous)
Loss of Control eating will be assessed by interview and self-report and the primary outcome is frequency. Frequency also is defined continuously (analyzed dimensionally).
Body Mass Index (BMI)
BMI is calculated using measured height and weight.
Body Mass Index (BMI)
BMI is calculated using measured height and weight.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Full Information

First Posted
September 29, 2014
Last Updated
August 11, 2022
Sponsor
Yale University
Collaborators
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02259322
Brief Title
Loss of Control Eating Following Weight Loss Surgery
Official Title
Treatment of Loss of Control Eating Following Bariatric Surgery
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
August 2022
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
September 2014 (undefined)
Primary Completion Date
July 2018 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
July 2018 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
Yale University
Collaborators
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

4. Oversight

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
This study will test the effectiveness of two distinct behavioral treatments for loss of control eating following bariatric surgery: Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment Cognitive Behavioral Therapy These treatments will be compared to Standard-of-Care.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Loss of Control Eating
Keywords
Bariatric surgery, Weight loss surgery, Behavioral weight loss treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Behavioral treatment, Obesity, Morbid obesity, Binge eating, Binge eating disorder, Loss of control eating, Overeating

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
140 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Standard-of-Care
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Standard-of-care is the continuation of any treatment or recommendations participants receive from his/her bariatric surgeon/team.
Arm Title
Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Guided self-help Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment
Arm Title
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Guided self-help Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Standard-of-Care
Intervention Description
Standard-of-Care with bariatric team. Participants will be encouraged to continue their care with their bariatric team.
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Behavioral Weight Loss Treatment
Intervention Description
Biweekly individual guided self-help sessions for 3 months
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Intervention Description
Biweekly individual guided self-help sessions for 3 months
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Loss of Control Eating Frequency (Categorical)
Description
Loss of Control eating will be assessed by interview and self-report and the primary outcome is frequency. Frequency is defined categorically (presence or absence of loss of control eating).
Time Frame
Post-treatment (at 3 months)
Title
Loss of Control Eating Frequency (Categorical)
Description
Loss of Control eating will be assessed by interview and self-report and the primary outcome is frequency. Frequency is defined categorically (presence or absence of loss of control eating).
Time Frame
24 month follow-up (an average of 24 months following treatment)
Title
Loss of Control Eating Frequency (Continuous)
Description
Loss of Control eating will be assessed by interview and self-report and the primary outcome is frequency. Frequency also is defined continuously (analyzed dimensionally).
Time Frame
Post-treatment (at 3 months)
Title
Loss of Control Eating Frequency (Continuous)
Description
Loss of Control eating will be assessed by interview and self-report and the primary outcome is frequency. Frequency also is defined continuously (analyzed dimensionally).
Time Frame
24 month follow-up (an average of 24 months following treatment)
Title
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Description
BMI is calculated using measured height and weight.
Time Frame
Post-treatment (at 3 months)
Title
Body Mass Index (BMI)
Description
BMI is calculated using measured height and weight.
Time Frame
24 month follow-up (an average of 24 months following treatment)

10. Eligibility

Sex
All
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
65 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Gastric bypass surgery or sleeve gastrectomy patients from Yale Bariatric/Gastrointestinal Surgery Program 5-8 months post-bariatric surgery Regular loss of control eating (once weekly during past month) Read English proficiently enough to read patient self-care materials and study assessments Available for duration of treatment plus follow-up period Agree to study procedures Exclusion Criteria: Current enrollment in a formal exercise program Medical status judged by the surgeon as contraindication (rare instances of need for additional surgery or medical instability) Unable to ambulate Current medications that influence eating/weight Current substance dependence or other severe psychiatric disturbance (e.g., suicidality) that requires immediate treatment
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Carlos M Grilo, Ph.D.
Organizational Affiliation
Yale University School of Medicine; Department of Psychiatry
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Yale Department of Psychiatry
City
New Haven
State/Province
Connecticut
ZIP/Postal Code
06510
Country
United States

12. IPD Sharing Statement

Citations:
PubMed Identifier
31197602
Citation
Lawson JL, Wiedemann AA, Carr MM, Ivezaj V, Duffy AJ, Grilo CM. Examining Sleep Quality Following Sleeve Gastrectomy Among Patients with Loss-of-Control Eating. Obes Surg. 2019 Oct;29(10):3264-3270. doi: 10.1007/s11695-019-03981-7.
Results Reference
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