Study protocol of a randomised controlled feasibility study of food related computerised attention training versus mindfulness-training and waiting list control for adults with overweight or obesity

• DOI: 10.21203/rs.2.12512/v2
• Publication Date: 2019-11-15T17:19:25Z
• Authors: Daniela Mercado B...; Jessica Werthmann; Iain C Campbell; Ulrike Schmidt
• Keywords: Attendance

Abstract Background: Obesity is a highly prevalent condition with multiple adverse health consequences. Widely available first-line treatments for obesity, such as dietary and other lifestyle interventions, typically have only short-term effects. Thus, new treatment approaches are needed. Novel interventions Attention Bias Modification Training (ABMT) Mindfulness Based Interventions focus on modifying different maladaptive cognitive patterns present in people obesity (e.g. attention bias to food cues), however, their mechanisms of action remain largely unknown. We describe the theoretical basis rationale study protocol feasibility randomised controlled trial (RCT) comparing two trainings (ABMT vs [MT]) overweight or obesity. The aim this inform development large scale RCT relation acceptability attendance rates identify preliminary evidence interventions’ clinical efficacy potential underlying mechanisms. Design: Forty-five adults who either obese (minimum body mass index 25 kg/m2) will be randomly allocated receive eight sessions over weeks computerised ABMT MT waiting list. Clinical outcomes assessed at baseline, post-treatment (8 weeks) follow-up (12 post-randomisation). These include mood, composition biases. Credibility using questionnaires, recruitment retention recorded. Discussion: Findings developing that takes into consideration effect sizes primary outcome measures design. also provide