Back to resultsA Brief Appetite Awareness Intervention for Eating and Weight Regulation Among College Freshmen
Primary Purpose
Obesity, Eating Disorders
Status
Completed
Phase
Not Applicable
Locations
United States
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Appetite Awareness
Nutrition Education
Sponsored by
About this trial
This is an interventional prevention trial for Obesity focused on measuring Obesity, Eating Disorders, Appetite regulation, Eating Regulation
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Incoming University of Minnesota Duluth freshmen women residing in on campus dormitories
Exclusion Criteria:
- Males, non-dormitory residing, non-freshmen.
Sites / Locations
- University of Minnesota Duluth
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Arm 3
Arm Type
Experimental
Active Comparator
No Intervention
Arm Label
Appetite Awareness
Nutrition Education
No Treatment Control
Arm Description
Appetite Awareness Training (AAT) is an approach to increasing eating regulation through training individuals to eat in response to their appetite cues rather than external or emotional cues
Nutrition education provides information about energy balance, dietary guidelines, portion and serving sizes, and other general dietary information.
No intervention, assessment only
Outcomes
Primary Outcome Measures
Change in Body Weight measured in pounds
Change in Appetite Awareness as assessed by the Interoceptive Awareness Questionnaire (appetite subscale)
Secondary Outcome Measures
Change in Body Image as assessed by the Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction with Body Parts Scale
Change in Weight Management self-efficacy as assessed by the Weight Efficacy Lifestyle Questionnaire
Full Information
1. Study Identification
Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT02496637
Brief Title
A Brief Appetite Awareness Intervention for Eating and Weight Regulation Among College Freshmen
Official Title
A Brief Appetite Awareness Intervention for Eating and Weight Regulation Among College Freshmen: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Study Type
Interventional
2. Study Status
Record Verification Date
October 2018
Overall Recruitment Status
Completed
Study Start Date
August 2015 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
October 1, 2017 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
October 1, 2017 (Actual)
3. Sponsor/Collaborators
Responsible Party, by Official Title
Sponsor
Name of the Sponsor
University of Minnesota
4. Oversight
Data Monitoring Committee
No
5. Study Description
Brief Summary
The proposed study is a randomized clinical trial investigating the effects of a weight gain and eating dysregulation prevention intervention among college freshmen women. It will compare Appetite Awareness Training (AAT) to a standard nutritional education group and a no treatment control group. Appetite Awareness Training approach to increasing eating regulation through training individuals to eat in response to their appetite cues rather than external or emotional cues.
Detailed Description
All female freshmen students residing in the university dorms were recruited to participate in this study. After completing the baseline assessment, eligible participants were randomly assigned to one of the three arms. Those in the AAT condition received guided administration of AAT over the course of three weekly group sessions, with an additional booster session three weeks after completion (week 6). The standard treatment comparison group received four similarly timed group sessions of psychoeducational/nutrition information facilitated by a registered dietician. A manualized approach to administration of the intervention was created based on the AAT treatment and was strictly followed in order to standardize the implementation of the prevention groups. The no-treatment control group only participated in the assessments.
6. Conditions and Keywords
Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Obesity, Eating Disorders
Keywords
Obesity, Eating Disorders, Appetite regulation, Eating Regulation
7. Study Design
Primary Purpose
Prevention
Study Phase
Not Applicable
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Masking
Outcomes Assessor
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
130 (Actual)
8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions
Arm Title
Appetite Awareness
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
Appetite Awareness Training (AAT) is an approach to increasing eating regulation through training individuals to eat in response to their appetite cues rather than external or emotional cues
Arm Title
Nutrition Education
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
Nutrition education provides information about energy balance, dietary guidelines, portion and serving sizes, and other general dietary information.
Arm Title
No Treatment Control
Arm Type
No Intervention
Arm Description
No intervention, assessment only
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Appetite Awareness
Intervention Description
Appetite Awareness Training (AAT) is an approach to increasing eating regulation through training individuals to eat in response to their appetite cues rather than external or emotional cues
Intervention Type
Behavioral
Intervention Name(s)
Nutrition Education
Intervention Description
Nutrition education provides information about energy balance, dietary guidelines, portion and serving sizes, and other general dietary information.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in Body Weight measured in pounds
Time Frame
Baseline, 6 weeks, 4 months
Title
Change in Appetite Awareness as assessed by the Interoceptive Awareness Questionnaire (appetite subscale)
Time Frame
Baseline, 6 weeks, 4 months
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Change in Body Image as assessed by the Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction with Body Parts Scale
Time Frame
6 weeks, 4 months
Title
Change in Weight Management self-efficacy as assessed by the Weight Efficacy Lifestyle Questionnaire
Time Frame
6 weeks, 4 months
10. Eligibility
Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
20 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Incoming University of Minnesota Duluth freshmen women residing in on campus dormitories
Exclusion Criteria:
Males, non-dormitory residing, non-freshmen.
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Lara LaCaille, PhD
Organizational Affiliation
University of Minnesota
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
University of Minnesota Duluth
City
Duluth
State/Province
Minnesota
ZIP/Postal Code
55812
Country
United States
12. IPD Sharing Statement
Plan to Share IPD
No
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