Teaching new skills to help maintain weight loss
Teaching Novel Values-Based Skills to Improve Long-Term Weight Loss: A Randomized Trial Examining the Efficacy of a Weight Loss Maintenance Intervention Based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
['FUNDING_R01'] · MIRIAM HOSPITAL · NIH-10627898
This study is looking at a new way to help people keep off the weight they've lost by using a friendly workshop that teaches skills to stay motivated and focused on what matters to them, and it compares this method to another approach to see which one works better for long-term weight maintenance over two years.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_R01'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | MIRIAM HOSPITAL (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10627898 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new approach to help individuals maintain weight loss over the long term by using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Participants who have recently lost weight will receive a brief workshop that teaches them skills to clarify their values and stay motivated in their weight control efforts. The study compares the effectiveness of this ACT intervention to another method focused on self-regulation, with the goal of determining which approach better supports sustained weight loss. Participants will be followed for 24 months to assess their weight maintenance outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates are individuals who have recently lost at least 5% of their body weight and are seeking support to maintain that weight loss.
Not a fit: Patients who are not currently overweight or have not recently lost weight may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide patients with effective strategies to maintain their weight loss and improve their overall health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown promising results for similar interventions, indicating potential for success in larger trials.
Where this research is happening
PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES
- MIRIAM HOSPITAL — PROVIDENCE, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: LILLIS, JASON — MIRIAM HOSPITAL
- Study coordinator: LILLIS, JASON
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.
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