Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 12 to 18

Evaluation of a program for managing obesity in children and adolescents

Official title: Evaluation of the SickKids Team Obesity Management Program (STOMP)

Run by The Hospital for Sick Children · NCT01515904 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a special program to help children and teens with severe obesity to see if it improves their health and happiness compared to those who don’t join the program.

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Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages12 Years to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment400 (estimated)
SponsorThe Hospital for Sick Children
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Toronto, Ontario)
StatusRecruiting
StartedApril 2011
Main results expectedApril 2025
Study endsApril 2028
Registry record updatedSeptember 13, 2022
Trial IDNCT01515904 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 12-18 years with a body mass index above the 95th percentile for their age.

Probably not a fit

Patients who are not enrolled in the STOMP program and do not meet the BMI criteria may not receive any benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study evaluates the SickKids Team Obesity Management Program (STOMP), which provides interdisciplinary care for children and adolescents with severe obesity. The program focuses on assessing patient outcomes, including anthropometric, metabolic, and psychosocial factors, while also measuring care coordination and satisfaction. Participants' outcomes will be compared to baseline data and a control group of interested patients who did not enroll in the program. The study aims to fill the gap in literature regarding the effectiveness of clinical interventions for severely obese pediatric patients.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for children and adolescents struggling with obesity.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown significant benefits from interdisciplinary programs for managing obesity in pediatric populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* All patients enrolled in the STOMP program are eligible to participate in the study.
* Control participants must be between 12-18 years of age with a BMI \>95th percentile for age.

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Control participants cannot be enrolled in the STOMP program.

Where it's running

  • The Hospital for Sick Children
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.