Mind over matter: psychological program aims to improve eating habits in obesity

NCT ID NCT06416215

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Bologna Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested a 6-week group program combining nutrition education with psychological sessions based on Well-Being Therapy in 50 adults with obesity. The goal was to see if improving mental health could lead to healthier, more sustainable eating and weight loss. Participants attended weekly two-hour sessions led by a dietitian and a psychologist.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Psychological intervention based on Well-Being Therapy and cognitive restructuring
What this could lead to: If successful, this approach could offer a new way to support weight loss and healthier eating by improving mental well-being in people with obesity.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 50 participants and no control group, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is behavioral, not a drug, so effects may be modest.

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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

IRCCS-S. Orsola-Malpighi Hospital, University of Bologna,

Bologna, Italy

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