Development and Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Based Weight Control Mobile Application "BI'KILO"

Summary

The primary purpose of this project is to observe the effects of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy-based weight-loss mobile application (Bi' Kilo) in 4 essential areas (Anthropometric, Biochemical, Psychometric, Cognitive) in overweight and obese individuals and to test whether these effects will persist after ten weeks. In this context, the original value of the proposed study is that a mobile application will be produced that is suitable for the culture and whose effectiveness has been scientifically proven.

In our current project proposal, the measurements of the participants will be evaluated holistically together with both tests and inventories, as well as physical measurements and biochemical data. In this study, the usability of the mobile application to be developed will also be evaluated and reported.

The study group of the research will consist of overweight and obese individuals. The first stage will be a pilot study to identify the shortcomings of the Bi'Kilo mobile application. After eliminating the deficiencies of the Bi' Kilo mobile application, a working group will be formed in the second phase of the research. At this stage, the sample will be divided into two different groups within the scope of the study and a study group and a control group will be formed.

The study consists of three phases as preparation, implementation, and follow-up. Measurements of the participants will be made at the beginning (Anthropometric, Biochemical, Psychometric, Cognitive), at the end of the six-week implementation phase (Anthropometric), and at the end of the four-week follow-up phase (Anthropometric, Biochemical, Psychometric, Cognitive).

Conditions

• Weight Loss
• Obesity
• Overweight and Obesity
• Eating Behavior
• Eating Habit

Interventions

OTHER

BI'KILO Intervention

The study consists of three stages: preparation phase, implementation phase and follow-up phase. During the preparation phase, participants' weight and body fat ratio will be calculated using a body analysis scale, and their height, waist and hip circumference will be measured. The implementation phase will last six weeks and consists of six modules, each lasting one week. The skills and practices aimed to be acquired in each module will be required to be applied in the following practice modules. At the end of the implementation phase, participants' weight, waist and hip circumferences will be measured again. The final phase, called the follow-up phase, will last four weeks. During this phase, participants will continue to keep a self-monitoring record of their eating and physical exercise, complete a hunger scale, and application card notifications will continue to be displayed.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey

  collaborator OTHER

• Eskisehir Osmangazi University

  lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Model

PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age

18 Years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start

2022-07-15

Primary Completion

2024-07-15

Completion

2024-09-15

Countries

• Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations