Program to help severely obese teenagers lose weight for IDF enlistment
"Hachi Barie" Project - A Multidisciplinary Program to Accompany Severely Obese Teenagers in the Weight Loss Process for the Benefit of Their Recruitment Into the Israel Defense Forces
This study is testing a program to help severely obese teenagers aged 15-19 lose weight and improve their health so they can qualify for military service in the Israel Defense Forces.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 25 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Sheba Medical Center Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Ramat Gan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06102538 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This program targets severely obese teenagers aged 15-19 who are at risk of being disqualified from military service in the Israel Defense Forces due to their weight and related health issues. It involves a multidisciplinary approach that includes lifestyle modifications, physical activity, healthy nutrition, and psychological support over a six-month period. Participants will undergo comprehensive medical evaluations and assessments to track their progress and readiness for enlistment. The program aims to motivate and prepare these teenagers for successful recruitment into the IDF.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are boys and girls aged 15-19 with a BMI over 30 and additional health issues like Type 2 diabetes or hypertension.
Not a fit: Patients with significant comorbidities that prevent physical activity or those with cognitive impairments may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could enable severely obese teenagers to meet the health criteria for enlistment in the IDF, improving their physical health and opportunities.
How similar studies have performed: While similar multidisciplinary programs have shown promise in managing obesity in adolescents, this specific approach targeting IDF enlistment is novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Boys and girls ages 15 -19 years * Obesity - BMI \>30-40 Kg/m2 * Additional morbidity ( Type 2 diabetes, Hypertension) * A basic state of health that allows participation in the program. * Boys and girls who have their own and their family's willingness and commitment to participate in the process * Expected to be exempt from enlistment in the IDF Exclusion Criteria: * retardation * a syndrome that does not allow integration into the group * significant morbidity that prevents physical activity according to the decision of the attending physician.
Where this trial is running
Ramat Gan
- Endocrine and Diabetes Unit, Sheba Medical Center — Ramat Gan, Israel (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Orit Hamiel, Prof
- Email: orit.hamiel@sheba.health.gov.il
- Phone: +972526667385
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.