Evidence map›Paper›PMID 40705619›Full record

Trial reportHealth psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association2026

Racial disparities in the efficacy of traditional versus acceptance-based behavioral weight loss.

Reena Chabria, Charlotte J Hagerman, Nikki Crane, Marny Ehmann, Francesca M Knudsen, Kristal Lyn Brown, Evan Forman, Meghan L Butryn

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Trial report in Health psychology : official journal of the Division of Health Psychology, American Psychological Association, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Reena ChabriaCenter for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Sciences (WELL Center), Drexel University.ORCID 0009-0005-5938-9254
Charlotte J HagermanCenter for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Sciences (WELL Center), Drexel University.ORCID 0000-0002-9386-8444
Nikki CraneCenter for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Sciences (WELL Center), Drexel University.
Marny EhmannCenter for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Sciences (WELL Center), Drexel University.ORCID 0000-0003-2834-8095
Francesca M KnudsenCenter for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Sciences (WELL Center), Drexel University.ORCID 0009-0003-4241-8990
Kristal Lyn BrownCenter for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Sciences (WELL Center), Drexel University.
Evan FormanCenter for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Sciences (WELL Center), Drexel University.
Meghan L ButrynCenter for Weight, Eating, and Lifestyle Sciences (WELL Center), Drexel University.ORCID 0000-0001-5573-5707

Funding

Mindfulness and acceptance-based interventions for obesity: Using a factorial design to identify the most effective componentsR01DK119658 · NIDDK · DREXEL UNIVERSITY · PI ZHANG, FENGQING · 2019 to 2023
$3.0M
Acceptance-based behavioral treatment for obesity: Maintenance and Mechanisms.R01DK095069 · NIDDK · DREXEL UNIVERSITY · PI FORMAN, EVAN M · 2012 to 2016
$2.8M
An innovative, physical activity-focused approach to weight loss maintenanceR01DK100345 · NIDDK · DREXEL UNIVERSITY · PI BUTRYN, MEGHAN · 2014 to 2018
$2.5M
Environmental and Acceptance-Based Innovations for Weight Loss MaintenanceR01DK092374 · NIDDK · DREXEL UNIVERSITY · PI BUTRYN, MEGHAN · 2011 to 2015
$2.4M
Acceptance-based behavior treatment: An innovative weight control interventionR21DK080430 · NIDDK · DREXEL UNIVERSITY · PI FORMAN, EVAN M · 2009 to 2010
$422k
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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveStandard behavioral weight loss (SBT) is a first-line intervention for obesity, but its efficacy with Black adults is limited. Some preliminary work suggests that acceptance-based behavioral therapy (ABT), which integrates mindful decision making, experiential acceptance, and reflection on values, may be a better fit for the needs of Black adults. In this fully powered secondary data analysis, we compared the efficacy of SBT and ABT for Black adults.

methodBlack and non-Hispanic White adults (

resultsThe interaction effects between race and treatment condition on weight loss were trending toward significance (

conclusionsABT has promise for supporting Black adults in weight loss attempts, although weight regain after treatment remains persistent for Black and White adults alike. Future research is warranted to continue developing this treatment approach as a tool to reduce health disparities. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

Indexed as

Acceptance and Commitment TherapyBehavior TherapyBlack or African AmericanObesityOverweightWeight LossWeight Reduction ProgramsWhite PeopleAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedTreatment OutcomeWhite

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PMID40705619
PMCPMC12331148

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