Status:
COMPLETED
Peer-enhanced Intervention to Support Teen Weight Loss
Lead Sponsor:
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
13-16 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether adding a peer-based intervention based on an outward bound model is more effective than a standard behavioral weight intervention for helping adolesce...
Detailed Description
The prevalence of overweight in children and adolescents has increased significantly during the last two decades. While there are empirically supported weight management interventions for school age c...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adolescents 13-16 years old
- 20-90% overweight with reference gender and age
- At least 1 parent who can participate
- English speaking
- Agree to study participation and random assignment
- Be available for long-term follow-up
Exclusion
- Current involvement in another weight loss program
- Unable to adhere to prescribed dietary plan and physical activity due to medical condition
- Unable to understand intervention materials
- In treatment for or diagnosed with psychiatric disorder
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
118 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00285558
Start Date
August 1 2003
End Date
May 1 2007
Last Update
October 6 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center
Providence, Rhode Island, United States, 02903