Multidimensional Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Obesity Applied by Psychologists Using a Digital Platform: Open-Label Randomized Controlled Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Developing effective, widely useful, weight management programs is a priority in health care because obesity is a major health problem.

Objective

This study developed and investigated a new, comprehensive, multifactorial, daily, intensive, psychologist coaching program based on cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) modules. The program was delivered via the digital health care mobile services Noom Coach and InBody.

Methods

This was an open-label, active-comparator, randomized controlled trial. A total of 70 female participants with BMI scores above 24 kg/m² and no clinical problems besides obesity were randomized into experimental and control groups. The experimental (ie, digital CBT) group (n=45) was connected with a therapist intervention using a

SUBMITTER: Kim M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7226050 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature