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Mindfulness-Based Eating Training for Obesity (MB-EAT Trial)

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Susan Wnuk, Ph.D
Research Sponsored by University Health Network, Toronto
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up change from baseline to 8 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial is testing whether a mindfulness-based training program can help people who have had bariatric surgery to better manage their weight and improve their mental and physical health.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for English-speaking adults who had bariatric surgery at least six months ago, are struggling to follow post-surgery eating guidelines, and can attend group sessions. It's not for those with severe depression or anxiety, active suicidal thoughts, serious mental illness like psychosis or bipolar disorder, or current PTSD symptoms.
What is being tested?
The study tests if Mindfulness Based Eating Awareness Training (MB-EAT) helps maintain weight loss and improves mental and physical health in post-bariatric surgery patients compared to those who don't receive this training.
What are the potential side effects?
Since the intervention involves mindfulness training rather than medication, typical drug side effects aren't expected. However, participants may experience emotional discomfort when discussing eating habits or confronting personal issues during sessions.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~change from baseline to 8 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and change from baseline to 8 weeks, 6 months, and 12 months for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI)
Change in weight
Height
Secondary study objectives
Body Parts Satisfaction Scale (BPSS)
Body Satisfaction Questionnaire (BSQ)
Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS)
+8 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: MB-EATExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Behavioral: group psychotherapy. Eight weekly sessions, each session is 2 hours in duration.
Group II: Waitlist ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Wait list control.

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Who is running the clinical trial?

University Health Network, TorontoLead Sponsor
1,523 Previous Clinical Trials
503,113 Total Patients Enrolled
13 Trials studying Obesity
893 Patients Enrolled for Obesity
Susan Wnuk, Ph.DPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity Health Network, Toronto

Media Library

Mindfulness Based Eating and Awareness Training Clinical Trial Eligibility Overview. Trial Name: NCT03488966 — N/A
Obesity Research Study Groups: MB-EAT, Waitlist Control
Obesity Clinical Trial 2023: Mindfulness Based Eating and Awareness Training Highlights & Side Effects. Trial Name: NCT03488966 — N/A
Mindfulness Based Eating and Awareness Training 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT03488966 — N/A
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