Improving weight management in adolescents by addressing weight bias
Piloting an Intervention to Address Weight Bias Internalization to Improve Adolescent Weight Management Outcomes
NA · The Miriam Hospital · NCT06864208
This study is testing if a program that helps teens deal with weight bias can improve their weight management and overall health better than just giving them general health information.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | The Miriam Hospital (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Providence, Rhode Island) |
| Trial ID | NCT06864208 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention that addresses weight bias internalization (WBI) in adolescents with higher weight statuses. Participants aged 13-17 will be randomly assigned to either a 4-week program focused on weight stigma and WBI followed by a 16-week behavioral weight management program, or a control group receiving health information unrelated to weight. The study will assess changes in WBI, biological markers of stress and inflammation, and weight management outcomes over a 20-week period. The goal is to determine if addressing WBI can enhance the effectiveness of traditional weight management strategies.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 13-17 with a BMI at or above the 95th percentile for their age and sex.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments, those currently participating in weight management programs, or those with medical conditions affecting weight may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to improved weight management outcomes and reduced stress and stigma for adolescents struggling with weight issues.
How similar studies have performed: Previous open trials have shown initial acceptability and feasibility of similar interventions, suggesting potential for success in this randomized trial.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion 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 impairing participation in a group setting; * Current participation in a weight management program or recent weight loss of 5% of body weight or more; * Medical condition known to impact weight or that would otherwise prevent participation; * Current use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists;
Where this trial is running
Providence, Rhode Island
- The Miriam Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Katherine Darling, PhD — The Miriam Hospital
- Study coordinator: Katherine Darling, PhD
- Email: katherine_darling@brown.edu
- Phone: 401-793-8688
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Weight, Body Weight, Weight Bias, Weight Stigma, Physiological Stress, Biological Markers of Stress, Biological Markers of Inflammation, Eating Behaviors