scholarly journals A Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial of a Technology-Based Approach for Preventing Excess Weight Gain during Pregnancy among Women with Overweight

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ariana M. Chao ◽  
Sindhu K. Srinivas ◽  
Stacia K. Studt ◽  
Lisa K. Diewald ◽  
David B. Sarwer ◽  
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2011 ◽  
pp. P1-466-P1-466
Author(s):  
Cheryce L Harrison ◽  
Catherine B Lombard ◽  
Melanie Gibson-Helm ◽  
Amanda Deeks ◽  
Helena J Teede

2014 ◽  
Vol 100 (4) ◽  
pp. 1010-1018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marian Tanofsky-Kraff ◽  
Lauren B Shomaker ◽  
Denise E Wilfley ◽  
Jami F Young ◽  
Tracy Sbrocco ◽  
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2017 ◽  
Vol 85 (3) ◽  
pp. 218-227 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marian Tanofsky-Kraff ◽  
Lauren B. Shomaker ◽  
Denise E. Wilfley ◽  
Jami F. Young ◽  
Tracy Sbrocco ◽  
...  

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (9) ◽  
pp. 1578-1586
Author(s):  
Erika Litvin Bloom ◽  
Susan E Ramsey ◽  
Ana M Abrantes ◽  
Laura Hunt ◽  
Rena R Wing ◽  
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Abstract Introduction The majority of women who smoke cigarettes report that concern about weight gain is a barrier to quitting. We developed an intervention incorporating distress tolerance, appetite awareness, and mindful eating skills to target concerns about post-cessation weight gain and emotional eating (DT-W). In the current study, we conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial of DT-W versus a smoking health education (HE) intervention. Methods Participants (N = 69 adult female, weight-concerned smokers) were recruited in cohorts of 4–11. Cohorts were randomized to DT-W or HE. DT-W and HE were matched on format (single individual session followed by eight group sessions), inclusion of cognitive behavioral therapy for smoking cessation (CBT) content, and pharmacotherapy (nicotine patches). Follow-up assessments occurred at 1-, 3-, and 6-months post-treatment. Results The recruitment goal was met; 61 of the 69 participants attended at least one group session. There were no significant differences between DT-W and HE in the number of group sessions attended (DT-W adjusted M = 5.09, HE adjusted M = 5.03, p = .92), ratings of treatment effectiveness or usefulness of skills, or retention at 6-month follow-up (79% in DT-W vs. 78% in HE) (ps > .05), but comprehension ratings were lower in DT-W than in HE (p = .02). Conclusions Overall, these results suggest that the study procedures and interventions were feasible and acceptable, but changes to the DT-W intervention content to improve comprehension should be considered prior to conducting a fully powered trial. Implications A distress tolerance-based treatment targeting fear of weight gain after smoking cessation and post-cessation emotional eating was feasible and acceptable relative to a smoking HE comparison condition, but changes should be considered before conducting a larger trial. Continued innovation in treatment development for weight-concerned smokers is needed.


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