Clinical trials: Weight Bias
Overweight and Obesity
Improving the Experience of Exercise Among Individuals With Internalized Weight Bias Using Acceptance-based Strategies
The goal of this study is to test whether an acceptance based intervention can modify the relationship between heart rate and perceived exertion/negative during physical activity among individuals who have a high degree of…
- Trial name
- NCT05119504
- Testing
- Acceptance and Commitment, Multi-Health Behavior
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Miriam Hospital
Intervention Video (I), Weight Control Video (C1)
Web Based Intervention to Reduce Weight Bias Among Dietitians
Weight bias in dietitians is prevalent and may affect patient care. The investigators conducted a randomized controlled trial to test if explicit and implicit bias could be influenced by a short, 20 minute educational video.
- Conditions
- Intervention Video (I), Weight Control Video (C1), Weight Neutral Control Video (C2)
- Trial name
- NCT04177784
- Testing
- Online Educational Videos
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 166 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University
Eating Disorders, Body Image Disturbance
Acceptability and Feasibility of a Single-Session Online Parent-Focused Intervention Targeting Child Body Image Development
Body image concerns have been linked to diverse mental health issues, including depression and disordered eating. Disordered eating can develop into clinically significant eating disorders, which are associated with serious…
- Conditions
- Eating Disorders, Body Image Disturbance, Weight Bias
- Trial name
- NCT07179068
- Testing
- Child Body Image Development Workshop
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 123 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University at Albany
Obesity and Overweight
Efficacy and Safety of MET097 Once-Weekly in People With Overweight or Obesity
This study investigates the efficacy and safety of once weekly injectable MET097 in adult participants with obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities excluding T2D. This trial will last for a duration of 84 weeks.
- Trial name
- VESPER-4 (NCT07311850)
- Testing
- MET097
- Where
- 161 sites in United States, Bulgaria and 8 more
- Volunteers
- 3,578 people
- Sponsor
- Pfizer
Obesity, Hormone Responses
Effect of Gastric Bypass Surgery on Brain Responses
After obesity surgery gastric bypass (GBP) patients usually lose more than 50% of its former preponderance in relative short time (~ 2 years).
- Conditions
- Obesity, Hormone Responses, Cognitive Health
- Trial name
- NCT01815216
- Testing
- Bariatric surgery, Brain activity in resting state, Memory performance
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 48 people
- Sponsor
- Uppsala University
Weight Bias, Health Professions Education
Exercise-Based Obesity Simulation and Weight Bias
This study examines whether an exercise-based simulation can reduce weight bias and improve professional skills among health professions students.
- Conditions
- Weight Bias, Health Professions Education, Implicit Bias
- Trial name
- NCT07430891
- Testing
- Exercise with Obesity Simulation Suit, Exercise-only, Control
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 107 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Wisconsin, River Falls
Weight Bias, Weight Change
Fluid vs Weight 24 Hour Balance
Daily Fluid Balance vs Weight Change
- Conditions
- Weight Bias, Weight Change, Fluid Balance, Fluid Accumulation
- Trial name
- Bilance24 (NCT07474116)
- Testing
- Daily Weight and fluid balance change
- Volunteers
- 55 people
- Sponsor
- Masarykova Nemocnice v Usti nad Labem, Krajska Zdravotni a.s.
Implicit Bias, Implicit Association Test
Virtual Reality to Combat Weight-Based Implicit Bias: BWH Pilot Study
The goal of this pilot implementation study is to evaluate the impact of a virtual reality (VR) intervention on implicit bias for resident physicians.
- Trial name
- BWH-VR-1 (NCT07283523)
- Testing
- 360 Video on a Virtual Reality Headset, 360-Control Video
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 52 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Brigham and Women's Hospital
Diabetes, Chronic Disease
NC Works4Health: Reducing Chronic Disease Risks in Socioeconomically Disadvantaged, Unemployed Populations
The proposed study, NC Works4Health (NCW4H), builds on the strengths of long-standing academic-community research partnerships between this UNC at Chapel Hill (UNC) team of investigators and key stakeholders across health, social…
- Conditions
- Diabetes, Chronic Disease, Psychological Distress
- Trial name
- NCW4H (NCT04815278)
- Testing
- Immediate Chronic Disease Prevention Program (CDPP), Workplace Equity, Job and Health Supports Employer Intervention, Delayed, attenuated Chronic Disease Prevention Program (CDPP)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 455 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Weight Prejudice
Impact of Front-of-package Labels on Weight Bias Among Latines
The goal of this experiment is to examine the effects on explicit weight bias of a selection task using 4 different types of front-of-package food labels to select healthy or unhealthy foods among a sample of Latine and low…
- Trial name
- NCT06293937
- Testing
- Numerical label, Interpretive text-only label, Interpretive magnifying glass icon label
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 3,306 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Weight Self-Stigma
Digital Acceptance & Commitment Therapy for Weight Self-stigma
Individuals with overweight experience chronic, pervasive stigma, which is a significant contributor to poor health outcomes. The negative consequences of stigma are further worsened among individuals with overweight who…
- Trial name
- NCT07862153
- Testing
- ACT Guide for Weight Self-Stigma
- Volunteers
- 100 people
- Sponsor
- Utah State University
Obesity, Mood Disorders
Psychosocial Intervention for Women With Mood Disorders Seeking Treatment for Obesity
Women with mood disorders are vulnerable to the negative consequences associated with obesity, and face considerable challenges with adherence to behavioral weight management interventions.
- Trial name
- NCT03743844
- Testing
- Compassion-focused psychoeducation group
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 47 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Western Ontario, Canada
Body Image, Anti Fat Bias
The Evaluation of Two Positive Body Image Micro-interventions for Children Aged 4-6 Years
The goal of this 4-arm randomized controlled trial is to test the effectiveness of two positive body image media micro interventions (a tv show and a music video) in improving body image related constructs.
- Trial name
- NCT06146647
- Testing
- Positive body image TV show, Positive body image music video, Active control TV show about a visit to the dentist
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 440 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of the West of England
Obesity, Childhood
Black Adolescent & Entertainment Study
The study is being conducted to obtain adolescent girls' thoughts and opinions on relationship and communication styles are shown on television.
- Trial name
- NCT03537755
- Testing
- Observation
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Obesity, Weight Loss
Behavioral Mechanism of Energy Compensation With Exercise
Over 70% of Americans are either overweight or obese, putting them at risk for many chronic diseases including diabetes. Exercise is commonly used as a weight loss and weight loss maintenance strategy.
- Conditions
- Obesity, Weight Loss, Eating Behavior
- Trial name
- NCT04651218
- Testing
- exericse
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 32 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kyle Flack
Weight Loss, Weight Prejudice
Virtual Third-Wave Intervention for Internalized Weight Bias Combined With a Weight Loss Program
The current study aims to test a third-wave based IWB intervention paired with a standard BWLP delivered through video conferencing software.
- Trial name
- NCT05529758
- Testing
- Internalized Weight Bias Intervention
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 28 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
Weight Bias, Weight Stigma
Assessing Weight Bias Among Turkish Dietitians
The objective of this study was to examine weight bias among Turkish dietitians. and to investigate the effect of the patient's weight status on the dietitian's assessment and dietetic practice.
- Trial name
- NCT06624111
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 411 people
- Sponsor
- Ezgi Bellikci Koyu
Obesity Bias
The Exploration of an Active Training Tool to Reduce Weight Bias Among Students Pursuing a Healthcare-related Degree
An open-label parallel RCT will be conducted among 220 students pursuing a health-related degree at Ariel university. The intervention tool will be based on the constructive social learning model and will include a short lecture…
- Trial name
- NCT05482802
- Testing
- An active training tool on weight bias and knowledge about obesity, A short-written document on obesity
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 162 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ariel University
Body Weight, Weight Bias
Addressing Weight Bias Internalization to Improve Adolescent Weight Management Outcomes: Open Trial
Weight stigma and weight bias internalization (WBI) are common among adolescents at higher weight statuses. WBI is associated with negative physical and mental health outcomes.
- Conditions
- Body Weight, Weight Bias, Weight Stigma, Weight
- Trial name
- SWIFT (NCT06389656)
- Testing
- Behavioral Weight Management, Weight Bias Internalization
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 17 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Miriam Hospital
Physical Activity, Anorexia Nervosa
Comparing Objective and Subjective Physical Activity Assessments in Obese Patients
The goal of this observational study is to analyze the validity of self-reported physical activities in obese patients with psychosomatic disorders in a clinical setting.
- Conditions
- Physical Activity, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Obesity
- Trial name
- OSPAA (NCT06784804)
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Paracelsus Medical University