Status:
RECRUITING
Self-Weighing for Adolescents Seeking Obesity Treatment
Lead Sponsor:
University of Minnesota
Conditions:
Adolescent Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
12-17 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
99 patients age 12 to \<18 years old with obesity (BMI \>/=95th percentile), will be randomized to one of three treatment interventions: 1. Usual Care 2. Usual Care plus advice to weigh daily on simp...
Detailed Description
Obesity is a major public health issue because of its high prevalence and many health consequences. Obesity is driven by a dysregulation of the body's energy regulatory systems and is life-shortening....
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria for Adolescent:
- Ages 12 to \< 18 years
- Body mass index (BMI) \>/= 95th percentile
- Exclusion Criteria for Adolescent:
- Score over 20 on the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26)
- Any unhealthy weight control behaviors
- Severe anxiety or depression
- Participation in another Pediatric Weight Management Clinic study
- Developmental delay
- Significant co-morbidity that might cause weight fluctuations in weight
- Current participation in a weight loss research study
- Inclusion Criteria for Parent:
- Parent or legal guardian of the child participant
- Parent aged \> 18 years
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 15 2023
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
99 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04837586
Start Date
September 15 2023
End Date
May 1 2026
Last Update
October 7 2025
Active Locations (1)
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M Health - Pediatric Weight Management Clinic
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55454