Using phone calls to help with weight loss through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Telephone Delivered Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Weight Loss
This study is exploring a new way to help people lose weight by using phone coaching that focuses on understanding and managing feelings and situations that lead to overeating, and it's for anyone looking to improve their relationship with food and achieve better weight loss results.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10877813 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates a new approach to weight loss using telephone-delivered Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). The program aims to help individuals manage their eating behaviors by addressing emotional and situational triggers that lead to overeating. Participants will receive personalized coaching over the phone, which is designed to enhance their ability to cope with cravings and improve their overall relationship with food. The study seeks to determine if this method can lead to greater weight loss success compared to standard behavioral therapy.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adults over 21 years old who are struggling with weight management and related health issues.
Not a fit: Patients who are not overweight or do not have related health conditions may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide a more effective method for weight loss that helps individuals manage their eating habits and improve their health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise for telephone coaching interventions, but this specific approach using ACT is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Bricker, Jonathan B — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center
- Study coordinator: Bricker, Jonathan B
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.