Strategies to Manage Food Cravings for Weight Loss
Comparison of Coping Strategies to Reduce Food Cravings During Dietary Weight Loss
This study is testing new ways to help people manage their food cravings while trying to lose weight to see if it helps them keep the weight off longer.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 75 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Urbana, Illinois and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06280339 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to enhance the EMPOWER program by incorporating strategies specifically designed to reduce food cravings, which are crucial for achieving long-term weight management. It will evaluate the effectiveness of these craving coping strategies on weight loss outcomes through a randomized controlled trial. Participants will be assigned to one of two strategies to manage their food cravings while following a dietary weight loss program. The study addresses the challenge of sustaining weight loss by focusing on the psychological aspects of food cravings.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 75 with a BMI of 28 or higher who experience moderate to high food cravings.
Not a fit: Patients who have participated in a formal weight management program in the last three months or have certain medical conditions, such as diabetes or a history of bariatric surgery, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide effective strategies for individuals struggling with food cravings, leading to more sustainable weight loss and improved health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that addressing food cravings can significantly impact weight loss success, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Adult between the ages of 18 and 75 2. BMI of at least 28 and above 4- Have access to the internet 3- Report experiencing at least a moderate amount of food cravings, and they consume the craved food at least a few times per week. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Participation in a formal weight management program within the preceding three months. 2. Usage of medications impacting weight. 3. Being pregnant or breastfeeding. 4. Having a history of bariatric surgeries. 5. Diagnosed with DM type 1 or/and Use insulin injection
Where this trial is running
Urbana, Illinois and 1 other locations
- Bevier HAll UIUC — Urbana, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
- Bevier HAll UIUC — Urbana, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Manabu Nakamura, PhD
- Email: mtnakamu@illinois.edu
- Phone: 217-333-1267
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.