Effectiveness of a Mindfulness Based Diet Program on Weight Loss

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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Meditation interventions, including mindfulness-based approaches, can be effective in reducing psychological stress . Mindfulness meditation, which cultivates awareness of present-moment experience with a nonjudging attitude, is theorized to promote adaptive self-regulation,which is thought to be key to maintaining long-term eating habits and appetite regulation.In the light of this information, in this study, it is aimed to observe the effect of mindfulness approach on body weight and appetite control.

Detailed Description
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The use of minfulness based programs for body weight control and stress management is increasing. One of the main reasons for this situation is that individuals care more about the diet and body weidght as a result of the increase in health concerns and stress. In addition, such cognitive support programs in the diet process provide a more comfortable and stress-free continuation of the diet. Based on the above-mentioned information; in this study, it is aimed to determine the effect of mindfulness based diet intervention on weight loss and phsycological parameters Individuals who meet the research criteria will randomize according to their file numbers (with the ramdomizer program) and divide into 2 groups: mindfulness group (15) and control group . Food consumption records, anthropometric measurements and quality of life scale scores of all individuals will record at the beginning and end of the study. In order to prevent interaction between individuals, all diet programs will prepare at different times and individually.

Official Title
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Effectiveness of a Mindfulness Based Diet Program Given to Obese Individuals on Weight Loss and Psychological Parameters

Conditions
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Obesity, Weight Loss

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Dietary and mindfulness intervention


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Being between the ages of 20-65 Being obese (BMI≥30 kg/m2) Volunteering to participate in research Exclusion Criteria: Being pregnant/lactating Having a psychological problem Being on a followed diet program

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 20 Years
Maximum Age: 65 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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No

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Mindfulness+Diet intervention<br>Diet and mindfulness intervention | Behavioral: Dietary and mindfulness intervention<br>* Dietary intervention: Preparation and follow-up of diet program Mindfulness intervention: Implementation of cognitive stress reduction program<br>|
| Experimental: Diet intervention<br>Diet intervention | Behavioral: Dietary and mindfulness intervention<br>* Dietary intervention: Preparation and follow-up of diet program Mindfulness intervention: Implementation of cognitive stress reduction program<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weight chance | BMI (kilogram/ metre2 (kg/m2)) | At the end of the 2 months | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Depression, Anxiety and Stress scale score change | The score ranges from 0 to 100 points, with an increased score reflecting decreased depression, anxiety and stress level | At the end of the 2 months | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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Obesity, Weight loss, Mindfulness