The Effect of Motivational Interviewing on Anthropometric Measurements, Eating Attitudes, and Cardiometabolic Index in Overweight and Obese Patients

Launched by SALTUKLU AILE SAĞLIĞI MERKEZI · Apr 24, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the effects of a counseling approach called Motivational Interviewing on overweight and obese patients. Motivational Interviewing is a technique that helps people find their own reasons to make healthy changes, such as improving their eating habits and losing weight. The researchers want to see how this approach can influence body measurements, attitudes towards eating, and overall health markers related to weight and metabolism.

To participate in this study, you need to be between 20 and 40 years old and have a Body Mass Index (BMI) between 25 and 34.9, which means you are considered overweight but not severely obese. You also need to be registered at the Saltuklu Family Health Center and be willing to give your consent to take part. If you are currently taking medications that affect weight, have a chronic illness, or are pregnant or breastfeeding, you won't be eligible for this trial. If you join, you can expect to engage in sessions that focus on your personal motivations and strategies for making healthy lifestyle choices. This study aims to help you and others improve health through supportive conversations.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Body Mass Index (BMI) in the range of 25 to 34.9 kg/m² was considered as an inclusion criterion
• • Being between 20 and 40 years of age (corresponding to the young adulthood period according to Erikson)
• • -- Participants were required to be registered with the Saltuklu Family Health Center.
• • Willingness to participate in the study and provision of informed consent were required
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Current use of medications known to induce weight gain or loss
• • Presence of a diagnosed chronic illness
• • Pregnancy or being in the lactation period."