Eating BehaviorNCT05486442
ACT for Weight-related Experiential Avoidance
A study testing ACT for weight-related experiential avoidance in people with Eating Behavior, run by Bahcesehir Cyprus University at 1 site in Cyprus.
Trial summary
This study aimed to investigate whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training would be helpful to reduce weight-related experiential avoidance among individuals who reported weight concern Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Eating Behavior
- What is being tested?
- ACT for weight-related experiential avoidance
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 32 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCyprus
- Study dates
- 4 Mar 2022to 3 Jun 2022
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Individuals who were 18 years and older
- Ability to read and understand Turkish
Who cannot join
- Individuals who have received mental health intervention over the last one year
- and those who were diagnosed with an eating disorder were excluded from the analyses
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Acceptance and Commitment Training for Weight-related Experiential Avoidance
This study aimed to investigate whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training would be helpful to reduce weight-related experiential avoidance among individuals who reported weight concern
Read the detailed description
This quasi-experimental study aimed to examine the efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training (ACT) in reducing weight-related experiential avoidance. Data were collected with a convenience sampling technique. After obtaining ethical approval, participants were invited to participate in the study via advertisements, and online posts. Due to the small sample size, participants who were willing to attend group discussions were included in the experimental group. Participants in the control group did not receive manipulation. All participants were provided with an informed consent form. All participants completed a questionnaire measuring outcomes (weight-related experiential avoidance, general experiential avoidance, eating attitudes, and social physique anxiety) at pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. Participants in the experimental group received ACT training including 6 sessions. The protocol was adapted from Pearson et al. (2012) with their permission. Each session took approximately 80 mins. Several aspects of ACT approach were discussed in the sessions. In session one, ACT approach was introduced. In session two, creative hopelessness was discussed. In session three, control strategies related to weight concern were identified. In session four, mindfulness exercises were completed. In the fifth session, values for meaningful life experience were discussed. In the last, sixth session, the ways to commit to action were discussed. Each session included exercises and homework. At the end of the study, the participants were provided with debrief form.
- Conditions
- Eating Behavior
- Being tested
- ACT for weight-related experiential avoidance
- Medical subject headings
- Feeding Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ACT for weight-related experiential avoidanceBehavioural
Participants in the experimental group received weight concern-related ACT training in a group setting. Each session focused on different dimensions of ACT and included relevant exercises and homeworks. Dimensions studied included creative hopelessness, control strategies, mindfulness exercises, values and barries to values and commitment to action.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group | Experimental | Participants in the experimental group received ACT training in the group setting aiming to reduce weight-related experiential avoidance. This included 6 sessions in total. Each session was completed approximately in 80 mins. Receives: Behavioral: ACT for weight-related experiential avoidance |
| Control group | No intervention | Participants in the control group did not receive any manipulation |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in weight-related experiential avoidance
It was measured by Acceptance and Action Questionnaire for Weight-Related Difficulties-Revised. The scale includes 10 items that are rated on 7 points scale (1 = not true at all - 7 = completely true). Higher scores indicate greater weight related experiential avoidance.
Measured: At three time points (pre-intervention [baseline], immediately after the intervention, and at three weeks after the intervention)
Secondary outcomes (3)
Change in eating attitudes
Eating attitudes were measured by The Eating Attitudes Test-26. It includes 26 items that are rated on 4 point scale ('3 = Always, 2 = Usually, 1 = Often, 0 = Sometimes, Rarely, and Never'). The last item (26) requires reverse coding. Scores 20 and above indicate dysfunctional eating attitudes.
Measured: At three time points (pre-intervention [baseline], immediately after the intervention, and at three weeks after the intervention)
Change in general experiential avoidance
It was measured by Acceptance and Action Questionnaire-II. It includes 7 items that are rated on 7 point scale (1 = never true - 7 = always true). Minimum and maximum scores range between 7 and 49 points. Higher scores indicate greater general experiential avoidance (psychological inflexibility).
Measured: At three time points (pre-intervention [baseline], immediately after the intervention, and at three weeks after the intervention)
Change in social physique anxiety
It was measured by The Social Physique Anxiety Scale. The scale includes 12 items are rated on a 5-point scale (1=not at all true to 5=extremely true). Higher scores indicate a higher level of anxiety related to the social physique. Only item 1, 2, 5, 8 and 11 requires reverse coding.
Measured: At three time points (pre-intervention [baseline], immediately after the intervention, and at three weeks after the intervention)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted3 Aug 2022
- Study start4 Mar 2022
- Primary completion3 Jun 2022
- Study completion3 Jun 2022
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Eating BehaviorStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 32 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Bahcesehir Cyprus University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Buse Keskindag, Bahcesehir Cyprus University
- Investigators
- Meryem Karaaziz, PhD, Study director, Near East University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05486442
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NEU/SS/2022/1208
- Status last verified
- Aug 2022
- First submitted
- 30 Jul 2022
- Last updated
- 3 Aug 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Pearson, Adria N., Victoria M. Follette, and Steven C. Hayes.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Aug 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Acceptance and Commitment Training for Weight-related Experiential Avoidance
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05486442
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NEU/SS/2022/1208
- Conditions
- Eating Behavior
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 32 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Bahcesehir Cyprus UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 4 Mar 2022 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 3 Jun 2022 (actual)
- Study completion
- 3 Jun 2022 (actual)
- First posted
- 3 Aug 2022 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aimed to investigate whether Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training would be helpful to reduce weight-related experiential avoidance among individuals who reported weight concern
Detailed description
This quasi-experimental study aimed to examine the efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training (ACT) in reducing weight-related experiential avoidance. Data were collected with a convenience sampling technique. After obtaining ethical approval, participants were invited to participate in the study via advertisements, and online posts. Due to the small sample size, participants who were willing to attend group discussions were included in the experimental group. Participants in the control group did not receive manipulation. All participants were provided with an informed consent form. All participants completed a questionnaire measuring outcomes (weight-related experiential avoidance, general experiential avoidance, eating attitudes, and social physique anxiety) at pre-test, post-test, and follow-up. Participants in the experimental group received ACT training including 6 sessions. The protocol was adapted from Pearson et al. (2012) with their permission. Each session took approximately 80 mins. Several aspects of ACT approach were discussed in the sessions. In session one, ACT approach was introduced. In session two, creative hopelessness was discussed. In session three, control strategies related to weight concern were identified. In session four, mindfulness exercises were completed. In the fifth session, values for meaningful life experience were discussed. In the last, sixth session, the ways to commit to action were discussed. Each session included exercises and homework. At the end of the study, the participants were provided with debrief form.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Other
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental group | Experimental | Behavioral: ACT for weight-related experiential avoidanceParticipants in the experimental group received ACT training in the group setting aiming to reduce weight-related experiential avoidance. This included 6 sessions in total. Each session was completed approximately in 80 mins. |
| Control group | No intervention | –Participants in the control group did not receive any manipulation |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Individuals who were 18 years and older
- Ability to read and understand Turkish
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Individuals who have received mental health intervention over the last one year
- and those who were diagnosed with an eating disorder were excluded from the analyses
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| ACT for weight-related experiential avoidanceParticipants in the experimental group received weight concern-related ACT training in a group setting. Each session focused on different dimensions of ACT and included relevant exercises and homeworks. Dimensions studied included creative hopelessness, control strategies, mindfulness exercises, values and barries to values and commitment to action. | Behavioural | Experimental group |
Primary outcome
Change in weight-related experiential avoidance
Time frame: At three time points (pre-intervention [baseline], immediately after the intervention, and at three weeks after the intervention)
It was measured by Acceptance and Action Questionnaire for Weight-Related Difficulties-Revised. The scale includes 10 items that are rated on 7 points scale (1 = not true at all - 7 = completely true). Higher scores indicate greater weight related experiential avoidance.
3 secondary outcomes
Change in eating attitudes
Time frame: At three time points (pre-intervention [baseline], immediately after the intervention, and at three weeks after the intervention)
Change in general experiential avoidance
Time frame: At three time points (pre-intervention [baseline], immediately after the intervention, and at three weeks after the intervention)
Change in social physique anxiety
Time frame: At three time points (pre-intervention [baseline], immediately after the intervention, and at three weeks after the intervention)
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 3 Aug 2022.
- BackgroundPearson, Adria N., Victoria M. Follette, and Steven C. Hayes.
- Protocol of this study was adapted with permission of corresponding authorLink provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Meryem Karaaziz, PhD study director
Near East University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing ACT for weight-related experiential avoidance in people with Eating Behavior, run by Bahcesehir Cyprus University at 1 site in Cyprus.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 3 Aug 2022. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Cyprus. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in weight-related experiential avoidance (time frame: At three time points (pre-intervention [baseline], immediately after the intervention, and at three weeks after the intervention)). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT05486442, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 3 Aug 2022.