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Intervention Study on Weight Loss in Patients With Obesity

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 65 YearsAllSıdıka Ece Yokuş
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate the feasibility of using Socratic questioning as an alternative method for weight loss in adult patients with obesity (aged 18 to 65) in a primary care setting. The main question it aims to answer is: -Is Socratic questioning an effective alternative approach for promoting weight loss in patients with obesity? Researchers will compare participants receiving Socratic questioning during follow-up visits with those receiving regular care to see if the intervention leads to greater weight loss. Participants will: * Complete a baseline questionnaire including 9 demographic questions and the 14-item Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (approx. 5 minutes). * Attend five in-person follow-up visits with their family physician over a 3-month period (every 15 or 30 days), where they will receive brief counseling (10-15 minutes per visit) and hav

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Age between 18 and 65 years * Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 30 kg/m² * Willingness to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy or breastfeeding * Presence of active psychosis or manic episode * Intellectual disability * Severe depression or personality disorder * Auto- or hetero-aggressive behavior * Reported use of psychoactive substances * Suicidal ideation * Participation in another weight loss program within the last 6 months * Use of medications that cause long-term weight gain or loss * Detection of psychopathology based on the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS)
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What it tests

  • Socratic Questioning Method
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Where

1 site
Manisa Celal Bayar University Mustafa Yardimci Education Family Health Center
Manisa, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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