Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) on Weight Maintenance After Successful Weight Loss

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The purpose of this study is to assess the effects of CBT after a successful weight loss by a comprehensive weight loss plan on weight maintenance in obese female adults.

Official Title
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Effects of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy After a Successful Weight Loss by a Comprehensive Weight Loss Plan (NovinDiet Plan) on Weight Maintenance in Healthy Obese Female Adults: a Randomized Clinical Trial

Conditions
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Obesity, Overweight

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: CBT + Hypo-energetic Diet
* Behavioral: Hypo-energetic Diet only


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: Body mass index (BMI) between 23-30 kg/ m² who lost at least 10% of her initial weight by the diet plan. Must be able to have moderate exercise. Must be interested to keep weight loss. Exclusion Criteria: Pregnancy or lactation during the previous 6 months, or planned pregnancy in the next six months. Taking medications that could affect metabolism or change body weight. Report heart problems, chest pain, and cancer within the last five years. Smoking Menopause Diagnosis of any chronic disease such as fatty liver, cancer, chemo/radio therapy, heart disease, immune compromised conditions, abnormal thyroid hormone level.

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years
Maximum Age: 45 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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Female

Accepts Healthy Volunteers
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Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Plan
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How is the study designed?
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Design Details

Primary Purpose: Treatment
Allocation: Randomized
Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment
Masking: Single


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: CBT + Hypo-energetic Diet<br> | Behavioral: CBT + Hypo-energetic Diet<br>* This group will have cognitive behavioral therapy classes + follow the hypo-energetic diet after losing at least 10% of their body weight by using a weight loss program. They will also have monthly follow-up to 6 months by fortnightly dietician visit.<br>|
| Experimental: Hypo-energetic Diet only<br> | Behavioral: Hypo-energetic Diet only<br>* This group will receive the hypo-energetic diet only after losing at least 10% of their body weight by using a weight loss program. They will also have monthly follow-up to 6 months by fortnightly dietician visit.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weight loss |  | 24 Weeks | 

Secondary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fasting plasma glucose level |  | 24 weeks | 
| lipid profiles |  | 48 weeks | 
| Insulin resistance(HOMA) |  | 24 weeks | 
| Waist circumference |  | 24 Weeks | 
| Body mass index reduction |  | 24 Weeks | 

 Terms related to the study
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Keywords Provided by Centre Hospitalier Valida
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cognitive behavior therapy, weight maintenance, successful weight loss