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Management of Antipsychotic Medication Associated Obesity
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Behavioral Weight Loss Program for Diabetes and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 122 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
This program aims to help Veterans who take antipsychotic medications lose weight. The investigators use a program based on the American Diabetes Association's "Diabetes Prevention Program," and the investigators have modified it to fit the lifestyles of people with mental illness. All participants are educated about nutrition and cutting down fat intake, how and when to exercise, and the causes of diabetes and how to prevent it. Participants must be Veterans who live within one hour of the West Los Angeles VA hospital.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Patients randomized to the behavioral weight loss program (Lifestyle Balance Program) will do the following: -Meet with their psychiatrist and a nutritionist who will go over diet recommendations with the patient * Be given a 7% weight loss goal * Be assisted in obtaining a 500 calorie reduction per day * Exercise for at least 30 min/day, at least 5 days a week * Maintain weekly food and exercise diaries * Be quizzed on their knowledge of healthy eating habits and nutrition