Short therapy workshop shows promise for healthier habits in women with obesity

NCT ID NCT05885438

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Alabama at Birmingham Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study tested a 4-hour acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) workshop in 52 women with obesity. The workshop taught skills like clarifying values and taking committed action to support healthy eating and physical activity. Researchers measured changes in psychological flexibility, distress tolerance, and behaviors at 1 week and 1 month after the workshop, comparing the active group to a waitlist control.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) workshop
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a brief, low-cost psychological tool to help women with obesity build healthier lifestyles.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 52 participants and short follow-up (1 month). Results may not apply to broader populations or lead to lasting weight changes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Obesity obesity disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

OBESITY

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Locations

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Birmingham, Alabama, 35205, United States

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