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Effect of Self Regulation With Mindfulness Training on Body Mass Index and Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Obese Adults

NCT01375504 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 36

Last updated 2012-04-19

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This study is designed to assess the effect of a mindfulness training program with special focus on diet and nutrition vs. dietary counseling in 40 obese adults (BMI range 30-40) and their partner/spouses (irrespective of their BMI), in a 6-month pilot randomized controlled trial.

Conditions

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Dietary Counseling

The control group will receive two sessions of dietary counseling (with instruction to follow a weight loss program) provided by a clinical dietician, consistent with current routine care for adults with obesity.

BEHAVIORAL

Mindfulness Training Program

The mindfulness program will be administered over three 90-minute sessions by a physician and clinical dietician with expertise in mind-body medicine and nutrition.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Amit Sood, MD · Mayo Clinic

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-07-31
Primary Completion
2012-04-30
Completion
2012-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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