A Randomized Trial to Test an Acceptance-based Therapy Intervention Among Adolescent Girls With Overweight/Obesity

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  • participants needed
    40
  • sponsor
    University of Florida
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Updated on 16 February 2024
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overweight or obesity

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of an acceptance-based therapy weight loss intervention compared with enhanced care for adolescents.

Description

Participants will complete baseline assessments and adolescents will be randomized to either an ABT weight loss intervention or enhanced care.

The intervention will include 15 sessions over 6 months. Enhanced care will include 15 healthy lifestyle handouts over 6 months.

Post-treatment and 6-month follow-up assessments will occur.

Details
Condition Weight Loss, Weight Loss, Overweight, Obesity, Obesity
Age 14years - 19years
Treatment ABT Weight Loss Intervention, Enhanced Care
Clinical Study IdentifierNCT04484831
SponsorUniversity of Florida
Last Modified on16 February 2024

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Inclusion Criteria

Adolescent between ages 14-19 with overweight or obesity at or above the 85th percentile for sex and age as determined by CDC growth charts

Exclusion Criteria

Known pregnancy or plans to become pregnant in the next 2 years
Any condition prohibiting physical activity
A diagnosis of cardiovascular disease or diabetes
Have active cancer or cancer requiring treatment in the past 2 years
Have active or chronic infections (e.g., HIV or TB)
Have active kidney disease or lung disease
An eating disorder or substance abuse disorder
Having recently begun a course of or changed the dosage of any medications known to affect appetite or body composition
Weight loss greater than or equal to 5% in the previous 6 months
If they do not follow the study plan
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