Evaluation of Anhedonia and Emotional Eating in Individuals Using GLP-1 Receptor Agonists
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorTC Erciyes University
About this trial
This prospective observational study evaluates the longitudinal changes in anhedonia levels and emotional eating behaviors among adult individuals initiating glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist therapy for weight loss. Participants are assessed at baseline (treatment initiation) and after a 6-month follow-up period using standardized psychometric instruments.
Eligibility criteria
This trial does not accept healthy volunteersQualifiers
Age 18 years or older
Newly initiated on GLP-1 receptor agonist treatment for weight reduction
Willingness to participate in evaluations at baseline and at the 6-month follow-up
Ability to read and understand Turkish and possess the cognitive capacity to answer questionnaire items
Disqualifiers
Use of GLP-1 receptor agonists for indications other than weight loss
Cognitive, neurological, or severe psychiatric conditions preventing completion of self-report questionnaires
Substantial missing, inconsistent, or unverifiable questionnaire data compromising analysis integrity
Non-participation or dropout at the 6-month follow-up evaluation
Trial population
Adult patients attending the Erciyes University Faculty of Medicine Endocrinology and Metabolism Outpatient Clinic who are newly prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight management.
Trial design
Design model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Treatments tested in this trial
Not listed
Trial groups
60 Participants
are grouped into 1 trial groupGroup A: GLP-1 Receptor Agonist Group
Trial outcomes
Primary outcomes
1
Change in Dimensional Anhedonia Rating Scale (DARS) Score
The DARS is a 17-item self-report questionnaire assessing state anhedonia across four domains (hobbies, food/drink, social activities, and sensory experiences). Each item is scored on a 5-point Likert scale from 0 ("Not at all") to 4 ("Extremely"), yielding a total score between 0 and 68. Lower scores indicate more severe anhedonia.
Time frame
Baseline and 6 monthsSecondary outcomes
1
Change in Emotional Eating Scale (EES) Score
The Turkish version of the Emotional Eating Scale (DYÖ) consists of 10 items assessing emotional eating across 3 subscales (inability to resist eating desire, food types, and feelings of guilt). Scored on a 4-point Likert scale from 0 ("Never") to 3 ("Always"), total scores range from 0 to 30. Higher scores reflect higher levels of emotional eating behavior.
Time frame
Baseline and 6 monthsSponsors and contacts
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov