Addressing Weight Bias Internalization to Improve Adolescent Weight Management Outcomes: Randomized Pilot Trial
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Weight
Body Weight
Weight Bias
Weight Stigma
Physiological Stress
Biological Markers of Stress
Biological Markers of Inflammation
Eating Behaviors
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 13 – 17
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Treatment
- Participants needed
- 64 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- The Miriam Hospital · Other
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About This Trial
Weight stigma and weight bias internalization (WBI) are common among adolescents at higher weight statuses. WBI is associated with negative physical and mental health outcomes. The current study aims to test an intervention for weight stigma and WBI combined with an evidence-based adolescent weight management program. Eligible adolescents (13-17) will be assigned by chance to one of two groups: 1)…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Speak English;
* 13-17 years of age;
* BMI at or above \>95th%ile for age and sex;
* Have at least one caregiver available to provide consent and participate in sessions;
* Agree to study participation;
Exclusion Criteria:
* Cognitive impairment or developmental delay impair…
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