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Motivational Interviewing for Overweight and Obese Adults at Healthy Life Centers

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Sponsor: Sakarya University

Conditions: Overweight, Obesity

Interventions: Motivational Interviewing, Routine Nutrition Counseling

Countries: Turkey (Türkiye)

Overweight and obesity are major public health problems associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Motivational interviewing is a patient-centered counseling approach that may improve lifestyle behaviors and weight management. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of motivational interviewing on anthropometric measurements, eHealth literacy, and healthy eating attitudes among overweight and obese adults attending Healthy Life Centers in Sakarya, Türkiye. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a motivational interviewing intervention group or a routine nutrition counseling control group. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after the intervention.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 18 Years to —

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults aged 18 years and older.
* Body mass index (BMI) ≥25 kg/m² (overweight or obese).
* Registered at one of the participating Healthy Life Centers in Sakarya Province.
* Able to communicate in Turkish.
* Willing to participate and provide written informed consent.
* Able to participate in face-to-face and telephone/online counseling sessions.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnancy or breastfeeding.
* Severe psychiatric disorders or cognitive impairment affecting participation.
* Serious medical conditions preventing participation in lifestyle counseling.
* Currently participating in another behavioral or weight management intervention.
* Inability to complete follow-up assessments.
* Withdrawal of informed consent at any time.

Locations (3)

Sakarya, Adapazarı, Turkey (Türkiye)
Sakarya, Sapanca, Turkey (Türkiye)
Sakarya, Serdivan, Turkey (Türkiye)