Parent-based treatment for children with obesity and ADHD
Executive Function Enhanced Parent-Based Treatment for Children With ADHD and Overweight or Obesity
This study is testing a new program for parents to help their children aged 8-12 with obesity and ADHD learn better ways to manage their weight and improve their focus skills.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 30 (estimated) |
| Ages | 8 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, San Diego Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (San Diego, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05165511 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This pilot program focuses on refining a parent-based behavioral treatment enhanced with executive-function training for children aged 8-12 who are overweight or obese and diagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). The treatment involves 18 group sessions conducted over 5 months, where parents will learn strategies to support their children's weight management and executive function skills. Assessments will be conducted at baseline, post-treatment, and at a 3-month follow-up to evaluate changes in body mass index (BMI) and executive function. The study aims to improve treatment outcomes for this specific population by addressing the unique challenges they face.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 8-12 with a diagnosis of ADHD and a body mass index in the overweight or obese range.
Not a fit: Patients currently enrolled in a weight control program or those with certain medical or psychiatric conditions may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved weight management and executive function in children with ADHD, enhancing their overall health and well-being.
How similar studies have performed: While family-based behavioral treatments have been studied, this specific approach combining executive function training is novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Child with overweight or obesity (85-99.9% BMI for age), * Child age 8-12, * Child with a diagnosis of ADHD, * A parent willing to participate who can read and understand English at a minimum of a fifth-grade level, able to attend treatment sessions remotely via Zoom on video. Exclusion Criteria: * Current enrollment in an organized weight control program (parent and child) * Medication specifically prescribed for weight loss (child) * Medical or psychiatric condition that may interfere with treatment participation or that may require physician monitoring of diet and/or exercise (e.g., acute suicidality; psychosis; substance use disorder) (parent and child) * Change in psychotropic medication or other medication that may impact weight or ADHD symptoms during the previous 3 months (child)
Where this trial is running
San Diego, California
- UCSD Center for Healthy Eating and Activity Research (CHEAR) — San Diego, California, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dawn M Eichen, PhD — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Allison S Tietz, BS
- Email: astietz@health.ucsd.edu
- Phone: (858)380-5579
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.