A Self-compassion Focused Intervention for Internalized Weight Bias and Weight Loss

Study Overview
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Brief Summary
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The goal of clinical trial is to test a novel weight loss approach combining a standard weight loss and internalized weight bias intervention with self-compassion exercises in overweight adults with moderate to high levels of internalized weight bias. The main question[s] it aims to answer are: 1) Can participants lose significant weight loss and 2) significantly reduce internalized weight bias. Participants will take part in a 12 week novel weight loss approach combining a standard weight loss and internalized weight bias intervention with self-compassion exercises using videoconferencing software.

Detailed Description
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The goal of clinical trial is to test a novel weight loss approach combining a standard weight loss and internalized weight bias intervention with self-compassion exercises in overweight adults with moderate to high levels of internalized weight bias. The main question[s] it aims to answer are: 1) Can participants lose significant weight loss and 2) significantly reduce internalized weight bias. Participants will take part in a 12-week novel weight loss approach combining a standard weight loss and internalized weight bias intervention with self-compassion exercises using videoconferencing software. The weight loss approach will be modeled after the Diabetes Prevention Program and the approach utilized to reduce internalized weight bias will be Kristen Neff's self-compassion intervention. Each weekly session will utilize Webex videoconferencing software and last approximately 60-90 minutes.

Official Title
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A Self-compassion Focused Intervention for Internalized Weight Bias and Weight Loss

Conditions
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Overweight and Obesity

Intervention / Treatment
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* Behavioral: Weight loss plus self-compassion


Participation Criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: BMI ≥ 25, ≥ 18 years old Smartphone access WBIS score ≥ 4 Exclusion Criteria: Type I diabetes, uncontrolled hypertension, cardiovascular event in past year, any major active kidney, liver, cardio, or cerebrovascular disease, musculoskeletal problems that would prevent physical activity, current weight loss medication or weight loss program, history of bariatric surgery, pregnant or breastfeeding, eating disorder except binge eating disorder

Ages Eligible for Study
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Minimum Age: 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study
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All

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
Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment
Interventional Model Description: Single group pre and posttest design.
Masking: None (Open Label)


Arms and Interventions

| Participant Group/Arm | Intervention/Treatment |
| --- | --- |
| Experimental: Intervention<br>a standard weight loss and internalized weight bias intervention with self-compassion exercises | Behavioral: Weight loss plus self-compassion<br>* A novel weight loss approach combining a standard weight loss based on the Diabetes Prevention Program and internalized weight bias intervention with self-compassion exercises.<br>|

What is the study measuring?
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Primary Outcome Measures

| Outcome Measure | Measure Description | Time Frame |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weight (lbs) | Change in weight or percent body weight | 12 weeks | 
| Weight Bias Internalization Scale | Change in internalized weight bias (range 1-7 with higher scores indicating greater internalized weight bias) | 12 weeks |