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Self-Weighing for Weight Management in Adolescents Seeking Obesity Treatment: A Randomized Pilot
Status: Recruiting
This study will test whether adding in daily weighing (5-7 days per week) is helpful in weight loss. In adults, it has been found to be helpful to have individuals who are obese to be more successful with their weight loss efforts if they weigh themselves at home every day. We want to see if this could be helpful in children as well. This research will last for about 12 weeks (3 months).
Sex: Male or Female
Age Group: Up to 18 years old
Inclusion Criteria:
• aged 12 to <18 years
• BMI at the 95th percentile or greater
• weight loss or maintenance determined as the treatment goal by PWMC provider
Exclusion Criteria:
• any unhealthy weight control behaviors
• participation in other PWMC study
• developmental delay
• diagnosis that might cause weight fluctuations in weight
• severe anxiety or depression
Conditions:
Children's Health
Keywords:
children's health, obesity, weight, weight management
Study Contact: Carolyn Bramante - bramante@umn.edu
Principal Investigator: Carolyn Bramante
Phase: NA
IRB Number: STUDY00012679
See this study on ClinicalTrials.gov