Creating a program to help reduce overeating and support weight loss maintenance
Development of an integrative intervention to decrease overeating drive and improve weight loss maintenancee
This study is testing a new program that mixes mindfulness practices with motivational support to help people who struggle with overeating, aiming to make it easier for them to develop healthier eating habits and maintain weight loss.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10922770 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an integrative intervention that combines mindfulness-based techniques and motivational interviewing to help individuals manage their overeating drive. By addressing the psychological factors that contribute to overeating, the program aims to promote healthier eating habits and improve weight loss maintenance. Participants will engage in a pilot test of this new approach, which will be compared to a standard mindfulness program to evaluate its effectiveness. The goal is to provide a more effective strategy for individuals struggling with obesity and weight regain.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who struggle with overeating and weight management.
Not a fit: Patients who do not experience issues with overeating or weight maintenance may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective weight loss maintenance strategies for individuals with obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mindfulness and motivational interviewing can be effective in weight loss programs, but this specific combination is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Radin, Rachel Miller — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Radin, Rachel Miller
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.