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NCT01777711 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Exploring Beliefs and Behaviors About Weight Loss in Couples

A NA study of Obesity, sponsored by Duke University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
140
Enrollment target
1
Study location

NCT01777711: Completed NA study of Obesity, sponsored by Duke University.

NCT01777711 is a NA study of Obesity that has completed, run by Duke University. The registered enrollment target is 140 participants, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (83% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT01777711, a NA study of Obesity, has completed, sponsored by Duke University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
140 participants
Enrollment target
1
Study location

Study Summary

This study explores among couples in which both members are obese how the use of mental contrasting along with implementation intentions influence intentions and behavior related to weight loss (eating healthy and exercise), actual weight loss, as well as potential reasons (i.e., mediators) why these changes may occur (e.g., social support, changes in beliefs about weight loss, confidence in being able to eat healthy and diet).

Primary Outcome

Measure weight loss between baseline and one month visits

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • BEHAVIORAL Mental Contrasting- Individual
  • BEHAVIORAL Mental Contrasting- Couple

Study Locations (1)

North Carolina

  • Duke University Medical Center - Durham

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 140 participants
Start Date 2012-10
Est. Completion 2014-04
Phase NA
Duke University

1,725 total trials

What the finished NCT01777711 record still lists

NCT01777711 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 140 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 819-participant average among 1,053 other Obesity trials with a reported enrollment target (83% lower).

The record links to 1 condition, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Mental Contrasting- Individual is the first listed.

NCT01777711 reports a single indexed study location in North Carolina.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT01777711 about?

NCT01777711 is a clinical study titled "Exploring Beliefs and Behaviors About Weight Loss in Couples". This study explores among couples in which both members are obese how the use of mental contrasting along with implementation intentions influence intentions and behavior related to weight loss (eating healthy and exercise), actual weight loss, as well as potential reasons (i.e., mediators) why thes...

What is the current status of trial NCT01777711?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 140 participants. The study started on 2012-10. Estimated completion is 2014-04.

What conditions does trial NCT01777711 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01777711?

The interventions under investigation include: Mental Contrasting- Individual (BEHAVIORAL), Mental Contrasting- Couple (BEHAVIORAL).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01777711?

This trial is sponsored by Duke University, which has 1,725 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

Where is trial NCT01777711 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across North Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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Where NCT01777711's enrollment target sits among peer trials

140 401st of 1053 higher than 650 of 1,053 other Obesity trials

participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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