Behavioral Interventions for Childhood Obesity
The Dose Trial: Dose Intensity of Behavioral Interventions for Childhood Obesity
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Childhood Obesity
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 5 – 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 900 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for children aged 5-17 with obesity in Tennessee and Louisiana. Participants will receive different amounts of support to help with weight management over a year, including help from healthcare providers.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I have a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for my age and sex.
- I have a parent or caregiver who is at least 18 years old.
- I can speak and read English or Spanish.
- I am a patient at a participating clinic.
- I can give consent or assent.
- I can attend scheduled sessions for 12 months.
- I am willing to make lifestyle changes.
- I can access the internet for online activities.
You may not be able to join if
- My doctor thinks the study is not suitable for me.
- I am taking weight management medications.
- I plan to have weight loss surgery during the study.
- My caregiver and I plan to move during the study.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The research team is recruiting 900 children between the ages 5-17 with obesity from Tennessee and Louisiana. The team is assigning children and their caregivers by chance to one of five groups. In the first group, 300 children and their caregivers receive 26 hours of IBT. In the second group, 300 children and their caregivers receive 13 hours of IBT. The remaining three groups of 100 children and…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* BMI≥95th percentile for age and sex based on standardized CDC growth curves.
* parent/caregiver aged ≥ 18 years old
* are comfortable speaking and reading English or Spanish;
* are a patient of a participating clinical practice;
* are able to provide written or verbal consent/…
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