Self-compassion and Nutrition (SCAN) Study
Obesity, Weight Loss
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Obesity focused on measuring self-compassion, exercise, nutrition, physical activity
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 18-65 years
- BMI between 40 - 55 kg/m2
- Female
- Score high on internalized weight bias
Exclusion Criteria:
- Presence of any condition that would limit one's ability to exercise (i.e., orthopedic limitations)
- Recent weight loss (≥15 pounds within the past 6 months)
- History of bariatric surgery
- Current or recent enrollment (completed <1 year ago) in a weight loss program at the Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center
- Currently taking any weight loss or other medication that could alter one's metabolism
- Women who are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant in the next 6 months, or those pregnant within the past 6 months
- Serious psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychosis, major depression, suicidality) -
- Participants with a history of diabetes or heart disease will be considered for this study only if their heart disease or diabetes is well controlled, and physician consent will be required.
Sites / Locations
- The Miriam Hospital's Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Weight loss and self-compassion
Weight loss and nutrition/cooking education
Participants will receive a 15-week behavioral weight loss program which teaches strategies for changing diet and exercise behaviors. This will consist of a combination of group and individual sessions. Group classes will be delivered remotely via a video-conferencing platform. This will be followed by an 8-week mindfulness-based self-compassion program which combines the skills of mindfulness and self-compassion as a means for improving emotional resilience, well-being, and weight control.
Participants will receive a 15-week behavioral weight loss program which teaches strategies for changing diet and exercise behaviors. This will consist of a combination of group and individual sessions. Group classes will be delivered remotely via a video-conferencing platform. This will be followed by an 8-week nutrition and cooking education program which will provide basic nutrition knowledge and cooking skills for healthy eating.