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Trial reportJournal of behavioral medicine2025

Lost and not found: randomized controlled trial of cognitive behavioral therapy for weight-loss in patients with chronic kidney disease.

Katja Kurnik Mesarič, Jana Kodrič, Špela Bogataj, Andreja Marn Pernat, Aljoša Kuzmanovski, Bernarda Logar Zakrajšek, Jernej Pajek

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Katja Kurnik MesaričDepartment of Nephrology, Division of Internal Medicine, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia. katja.kurnik.mesaric@kclj.si.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6312-4903
Jana KodričDepartment of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4522-3788
Špela BogatajDepartment of Nephrology, Division of Internal Medicine, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1784-208X
Andreja Marn PernatDepartment of Nephrology, Division of Internal Medicine, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4110-6894
Aljoša KuzmanovskiDietetics and nutrition service, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Bernarda Logar ZakrajšekManagement, Division of Surgery, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Jernej PajekDepartment of Nephrology, Division of Internal Medicine, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3265-8053

Funding

Javna Agencija za Raziskovalno Dejavnost RS Young researcher programUniverza v Ljubljani Univerza v Ljubljani
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionManaging obesity in patients with chronic kidney disease is crucial for managing disease progression. Psychological interventions, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, can support lifestyle changes. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a cognitive behavioral therapy intervention for obesity management in patients with chronic kidney disease.

methodsForty patients with chronic kidney disease (stages 2-4) were randomized to either an intervention group (nutritional and physical activity counseling and 16-week cognitive behavioral therapy) or a control group (nutritional and physical activity counseling only). Primary outcomes were body mass index (BMI) and proteinuria.

resultsThe intervention group lost an average of 5.42 kg (BMI decrease: 1.82 kg/m²), compared to 1.53 kg (BMI decrease: 0.53 kg/m²) in the control group. A significant group-by-time interaction was observed for BMI (F(1,36) = 32.24, p = 0.004, ŋ²=0.21), favoring the intervention group. Effects remained significant at three-month follow-up, with an average weight loss of 4.63 kg (BMI decrease: 1.59 kg/m²) in the intervention group and 2.51 kg (BMI decrease: 0.87 kg/m²) in control group (F(2,70) = 5.54, p = 0.026, ŋ²=0.12). Changes in proteinuria did not differ between groups.

conclusionCognitive behavioral therapy was effective and well-tolerated for promoting weight loss with most of the lost weight maintained at the three-month follow-up. This intervention may offer a valuable non-pharmacological treatment option for weight management in patients with chronic kidney disease.

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Cognitive Behavioral TherapyObesityRenal Insufficiency, ChronicWeight LossAdultAgedBody Mass IndexFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProteinuriaTreatment OutcomeChronic kidney diseaseCognitive behavioral therapyObesityWeight lossWeight management

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