Impact of Mindfulness Program on Perceived Wellness, Eating Habits and Relationship to Food
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ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: NCT05233046 |
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First Posted : February 10, 2022
Last Update Posted : February 10, 2022
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Mindfulness, seemingly a simple concept, research shows that the impact of mindfulness on the overall wellness of an individual can be helpful (5). Research supports that mindfulness leads to reduced stress, enhanced performance, better focus, and improved approach (7). Areas of mindfulnessare mindful eating,movement and meditation. Application of mindfulness tools in these areas can be beneficial to health outcomes and to create a happier more efficient work environment (9).
Mindful eating shows to improve diet quality and attitudes toward food and eating. Individuals better understand physical hunger/fullness cues, improve nutrient density, weight control,digestion,systolic blood pressure, and stress(2). Disordered eating behaviors have also shown to improve(3). Mindless eating, such as eating while being on the phone, driving, or watching television can have the opposite effect and can be linked to more emotional hunger cues.
Combining mindful eating with diet therapy can lead to healthier food choices and a more positive feeling towards eating and body image, reducing stress and improving the overall wellness of an individual (4). Aspire's experience shows that aspects of teacher's wellness is worsening with ,media reporting more and more employees resigning from their positions every day (wccb,2021). Teachers have voiced their need for more support with their wellbeing. As a result, Aspire Nutrition is targeting school employees through a newly developed mindfulness program titled Nourish Carolina. This program will be focused on improving the overall wellness of participants Participants are enrolled in the study for 12 weeks. All participants will have weekly nutritional counseling and bi-weekly mental health counseling. Study group will have nutrition and mental health counseling with mindfulness activities and control group will receive nutrition and mental health sessions without mindfulness activities. There is a program curriculum so that mental health and nutrition mindfulness activities compliment eachother The mindfulness lessons for study group are divided into 6 nutrition and 6 mental health sessions,for 15 minutes during the session. Positive outcomes could include improved workplace performance as a result of enhancing school employees overall wellness and quality of life by reducing stress levels, improving diet quality, and improving mental health.
Condition or disease | Intervention/treatment | Phase |
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Diet, Healthy Food Habits Mental Fatigue Mental Stress Mental Health Issue Nutrition Poor Nutrition Disorders Eating, Compulsive Eating Behavior Eating Disorder Weight Fixation Eating Disorders Nutrition, Healthy Dietary Habits | Behavioral: Nutrition and Mental health counseling Behavioral: Nutrition and Mental health counseling with Nourish Carolina | Not Applicable |

Study Type : | Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
Estimated Enrollment : | 500 participants |
Allocation: | Randomized |
Intervention Model: | Parallel Assignment |
Intervention Model Description: | Couseling sessions provided by RDs and licensed board certified mental health professionals are trained with standard protocol and evaluated individually. Training protocol includes handbook and virtual instruction with motivational interviewing techniques like using open-ended questions. Both study and control group a counseled with standard protocol that includes weekly nutrition services and biweekly mental health services. Study group receives counseling sessions combined with Nourish Carolina program. Control group won't be taught mindfulness-based concepts. Standardized focus includes all participants are presented essential nutrition concepts. Also, nutrition and mental health mindfulness sessions will be coordinated and will compliment each other. Each week designed so that the mindful based mini-exercises outlined in Nourish Carolina will have the same theme for both nutrition and mental health sessions. |
Masking: | Single (Participant) |
Masking Description: | The participants will know only that they have been selected for a study but not what group they are in or what the study is investigating. The administrators of the study will know what clients have been assigned the study and what participants are in the control group. |
Primary Purpose: | Treatment |
Official Title: | Case Controlled Blind Randomized Study on Impact of Nutrition and Mental Health Counseling With Mindfulness Program on Perceived Wellness, Dietary Practices and Relationship to Food. |
Estimated Study Start Date : | February 2, 2022 |
Estimated Primary Completion Date : | May 15, 2022 |
Estimated Study Completion Date : | September 15, 2022 |

Arm | Intervention/treatment |
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Experimental: Impact of Nourish Carolina - Control Group
Group A - nutrition (one time/week) and mental health counseling (biweekly) for 12 weeks
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Behavioral: Nutrition and Mental health counseling
Nutrition and Mental health counseling with a standardized format included in each session |
Experimental: Impact of Nourish Carolina - Study Group
Group B - nutrition ( one time/week) and mental health counseling (biweekly)with Nourish Carolina for 12 weeks
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Behavioral: Nutrition and Mental health counseling with Nourish Carolina
Nutrition and Mental health counseling with a standardized format included in each session combined with the intervention of a 12 week immersion of mindfulness based program ,Nourish Carolina, on CMS , school district employees. Nourish Carolina inlcudes, detailed lessons and descriptions with a caledar that includes mindful eating tips, activities, meditations recipes and videos. The program has monthly themes of mindfulness,gratitude and giving |
- Impact on relationship to food from Mindfulness Program, Nourish Carolina - Comparison of study group with Control Group, using IES2 and clinical reports from nutrition sessions [ Time Frame: IES2 at end of the study -12 weeks. Standard Clinical Templates in Simple Practice for note taking during session provide subjective and objective observations for nutrition sessions both control and study group. ]Measured using Intuitive Eating Scale - 2 (IES2) to assess individual's change with their relationship with food. IES2 is widely used and accepted measure developed by Tracy L Tylka Ph D. with Ohio State University. Data collected will be measured as a scale for questionnaires. The scoring procedure is outlined at the bottom of the IES2 and is calculated as a whole number. Standard Clinical Templates in Simple Practice for note taking during session provide subjective and objective observations for nutrition sessions both control and study group.
- Impact on Percieved Wellness from Mindfulness program , Nourish Carolia - Comparison of Study Group with Control Group using BIS2, RAND36, and Clinical reports from treatment sessions, mental health and nutrition [ Time Frame: These measurements are assessed at the end of the study -12 weeks. Weekly nutrition and biweekly mental health notes for nutrition sessions both control and treatment groups ]Body Image Scale-2 (BIS 2)scoring procedure for the BIS2 will be reflected as a relative scale of all the participants. Perceived wellness is measured by RAND 36 Item Health Survey. The RAND-36 survey is widely accepted and consists of 36 items that assess eight health concepts: physical functioning, role limitations caused by physical health problems, role limitations caused by emotional problems, social functioning, emotional well-being, energy/fatigue, pain, and general health perceptions. Physical and mental health summary scores are also derived from the eight RAND-36 scales. provides information on what a clinically important difference is for the RAND-36 scales, and provides guidance for summarizing the RAND-36 in a single number.Standard clinical templates recorded and stored in Simple Practice for note taking during session provide subjective and objective observations for nutrition sessions both control and study group in nutrition and mental health sessions
- Impact of Mindfulness Program on Meals per day [ Time Frame: Assessed at the end of the study -12 weeks. ]Measured using Intuitive Eating Scale - 2 (IES2) to assess individual's change with their
- Imact of Mindfulness Program on Snacks per day [ Time Frame: Assessed 12 weeks. ]Measured using Intuitive Eating Scale - 2 (IES2) to assess individual's change with their
- Impact of Mindfulness Program on Food Choices [ Time Frame: Assessed at 12 weeks. ]Measured using Intuitive Eating Scale - 2 (IES2) to assess individual's change with their
- Impact of Mindfulness Program on Food Rules [ Time Frame: Assessed at 12 weeks. ]Measured using Intuitive Eating Scale - 2 (IES2) to assess individual's change with their
- Impact of Mindfulness Program on emotional eating [ Time Frame: Assessed at 12 weeks. ]Measured using Intuitive Eating Scale - 2 (IES2) to assess individual's change with their
- Impactof Mindfulness Program on body trust [ Time Frame: Assessed at 12 weeks. ]Measured using Intuitive Eating Scale - 2 (IES2) to assess individual's change with their
- Impact of Mindfulness Program on health rating [ Time Frame: Assessed at 12 weeks. ]Perceived wellness is measured by RAND 36 Item Health Survey. The RAND-36 survey is widely accepted and consists of 36 items that assess eight health concepts: physical functioning, role limitations caused by physical health problems, role limitations caused by emotional problems, social functioning, emotional well-being, energy/fatigue, pain, and general health perceptions. Physical and mental health summary scores are also derived from the eight RAND-36 scales. provides information on what a clinically important difference is for the RAND-36 scales, and provides guidance for summarizing the RAND-36 in a single number.
- Impact of Mindfulness Program on exercise frequency [ Time Frame: Assessed at 12 weeks. ]Perceived wellness is measured by RAND 36 Item Health Survey. The RAND-36 survey is widely accepted and consists of 36 items that assess eight health concepts: physical functioning, role limitations caused by physical health problems, role limitations caused by emotional problems, social functioning, emotional well-being, energy/fatigue, pain, and general health perceptions. Physical and mental health summary scores are also derived from the eight RAND-36 scales. provides information on what a clinically important difference is for the RAND-36 scales, and provides guidance for summarizing the RAND-36 in a single number.
- Impact of Mindfulness Program on desire to work [ Time Frame: Assessed at 12 weeks. ]Perceived wellness is measured by RAND 36 Item Health Survey. The RAND-36 survey is widely accepted and consists of 36 items that assess eight health concepts: physical functioning, role limitations caused by physical health problems, role limitations caused by emotional problems, social functioning, emotional well-being, energy/fatigue, pain, and general health perceptions. Physical and mental health summary scores are also derived from the eight RAND-36 scales. provides information on what a clinically important difference is for the RAND-36 scales, and provides guidance for summarizing the RAND-36 in a single number.
- Impact of Mindfulness Program on feelings of wellbeing [ Time Frame: Assessed at 12 weeks. ]Perceived wellness is measured by RAND 36 Item Health Survey. The RAND-36 survey is widely accepted and consists of 36 items that assess eight health concepts: physical functioning, role limitations caused by physical health problems, role limitations caused by emotional problems, social functioning, emotional well-being, energy/fatigue, pain, and general health perceptions. Physical and mental health summary scores are also derived from the eight RAND-36 scales. provides information on what a clinically important difference is for the RAND-36 scales, and provides guidance for summarizing the RAND-36 in a single number.
- Impact of Mindfulness Program onl daiy movement [ Time Frame: Assessed at 12 weeks. ]Perceived wellness is measured by RAND 36 Item Health Survey. The RAND-36 survey is widely accepted and consists of 36 items that assess eight health concepts: physical functioning, role limitations caused by physical health problems, role limitations caused by emotional problems, social functioning, emotional well-being, energy/fatigue, pain, and general health perceptions. Physical and mental health summary scores are also derived from the eight RAND-36 scales. provides information on what a clinically important difference is for the RAND-36 scales, and provides guidance for summarizing the RAND-36 in a single number.
- Impact of Mindfulness Program on stress management [ Time Frame: Assessed at 12 weeks. ]Perceived wellness is measured by RAND 36 Item Health Survey. The RAND-36 survey is widely accepted and consists of 36 items that assess eight health concepts: physical functioning, role limitations caused by physical health problems, role limitations caused by emotional problems, social functioning, emotional well-being, energy/fatigue, pain, and general health perceptions. Physical and mental health summary scores are also derived from the eight RAND-36 scales. provides information on what a clinically important difference is for the RAND-36 scales, and provides guidance for summarizing the RAND-36 in a single number.
- Impact of Mindfulness Program on anxiety level [ Time Frame: Assessed at 12 weeks. ]Perceived wellness is measured by RAND 36 Item Health Survey. The RAND-36 survey is widely accepted and consists of 36 items that assess eight health concepts: physical functioning, role limitations caused by physical health problems, role limitations caused by emotional problems, social functioning, emotional well-being, energy/fatigue, pain, and general health perceptions. Physical and mental health summary scores are also derived from the eight RAND-36 scales. provides information on what a clinically important difference is for the RAND-36 scales, and provides guidance for summarizing the RAND-36 in a single number.
- Impact of Mindfulness Program on body image [ Time Frame: Assessed 12 weeks. ]BIS2 - scoring procedure for the BIS2 will be reflected as a relative scale of all the participants.

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Ages Eligible for Study: | 21 Years and older (Adult, Older Adult) |
Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | Yes |
Inclusion Criteria:
- School staff members - including all grade levels and positions of elementary, middle and high schools of North Carolina
- Must be able to attend virtual sessions scheduled visits.
- Must be 21 years old
Exclusion Criteria:
- Not an school district employee
- Can not attend virtual session scheduled visits
- An individual who would require a LAR

To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the contact information provided by the sponsor.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier (NCT number): NCT05233046
Contact: Kaylee Patrick, RD/LDN | 404 561-5456 | kaylee@aspire-nutrition.com | |
Contact: Cyrilla E Purnell, MPH, RD | 7046177427 | cyrilla@aspire-nutrition.com |
Principal Investigator: | Kaylee Patrick, RD/LDN | Aspire Nutrition Owner | |
Study Director: | Cyrilla E Purnell, MPH, RD | Program Management and Development |
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Responsible Party: | Aspire Nutrition, LLP |
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT05233046 |
Other Study ID Numbers: |
NourishCarolina |
First Posted: | February 10, 2022 Key Record Dates |
Last Update Posted: | February 10, 2022 |
Last Verified: | January 2022 |
Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement: | |
Plan to Share IPD: | Yes |
Plan Description: | The information will be made available to other researchers on the Aspire Nutrition website and will be presented at the FENCE nutrition conference next year if application is accepted |
Supporting Materials: |
Study Protocol Informed Consent Form (ICF) Clinical Study Report (CSR) |
Time Frame: | The data will be made available October 15, 2022 |
Access Criteria: | All inquries will be allowed access |
URL: | http://aspire-nutrition.com |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product: | No |
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product: | No |
diet nutrition counseling mental health |
physical health work stress |
Nutrition Disorders Malnutrition Disease Mental Fatigue Feeding and Eating Disorders Stress, Psychological Food Addiction |
Pathologic Processes Fatigue Mental Disorders Behavioral Symptoms Behavior, Addictive Compulsive Behavior Impulsive Behavior |