Redefining BMI: The Body, Mind, and Inflammation Trial
Virginia Commonwealth University
Summary
Emerging adulthood (18-25 years of age) is a critical developmental window to promote weight management and cardiometabolic health, particularly for emerging adult women. The primary purpose of this study is to test the preliminary efficacy of the intensive lifestyle intervention for EA women in reducing adiposity, as well as improving biomarkers of inflammation and metabolic risk over 12 months compared with a traditional behavioral weight loss intervention. This treatment program will be tested in emerging adult (EA) women ages 18-25 years old with a BMI of 25-50 kg/m\^2.
Description
This is a 2-arm, parallel randomized controlled pilot trial designed to test the preliminary efficacy of a novel integrated lifestyle intervention for emerging adult (EA) women, compared to a developmentally adapted behavioral weight loss arm. Thirty-two participants (female, 18-25 years, BMI 25-50 kg/m\^2) will be randomized to 1 of 2 arms: 1) Integrated Lifestyle Intervention (ILI); or 2) Behavioral Weight Loss (BWL). The primary goals are to test the preliminary efficacy of ILI to reduce adiposity over 12 months compared to BWL, and to test the preliminary efficacy of ILI to improve biomark…
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18–25 years
- Sex
- Female
- Healthy volunteers
- No
Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18-25 years * Body mass index (BMI) 25-50 kg/m\^2 * Female Exclusion Criteria: * Currently pregnant or lactating * Current involvement in a weight loss program or current use of weight loss medication * Lost \>5% of their body weight in the previous 3 months * Uncontrolled medical conditions that may pose a safety issue given the recommendations for the diet and unsupervised physical activity * Diagnosis of type 2 diabetes and/or impaired fasting blood glucose * Diagnosis of type 1 diabetes * Rheumatologic and gastrointestinal conditions associated with severe sys…
Interventions
- BehavioralIntegrated Lifestyle Intervention (ILI)
ILI participants will receive training in empirically supported strategies to improve psychological function (e.g., restructuring negative thoughts, distress tolerance), with a focus on changing discrete behaviors linked to inflammation (e.g., sleep, processed foods, physical activity), all intertwined with BWL content adapted to meet the needs of EAs.
- BehavioralMonitoring with digital tools
All participants will receive digital tools to facilitate self-monitoring-the initial 4-month program will consist of group sessions via Zoom (8 weekly, 4 bi-weekly) with weekly tailored e-coaching, followed by monthly boosters through 12 months.
Location
- Virginia Commonwealth UniverstityRichmond, Virginia