Program to improve weight loss in children and their parents
Effectiveness/Feasibility of A Coordinated Parent/Child Dyad Weight Loss Intervention:
This study is testing a program to help overweight kids and their parents work together on eating healthier and being more active to see if it helps them lose weight.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Wake Forest University Health Sciences Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Winston-Salem, North Carolina) |
| Trial ID | NCT04036331 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research evaluates the effectiveness of the Dyad Plus program, which aims to enhance self-monitoring, communication, problem-solving, and social support to promote physical activity and healthy eating among overweight adolescents and their caregivers. Participants will be enrolled in the Brenner FIT pediatric weight management program alongside their parent or guardian, who will also engage in the By Design Essentials weight loss program. Families will be randomized into one of three groups to assess the impact of different intervention strategies on weight loss and health behaviors.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include overweight adolescents aged 2-18 and their caregivers with a BMI greater than 30.
Not a fit: Patients with a BMI less than 30 or those who cannot participate in physical activity or caloric restriction may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could lead to improved weight management and healthier lifestyles for both children and their parents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in family-based interventions for pediatric obesity, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Eligible for enrollment in Brenner FIT and/or By Design Essentials * Caregiver who lives in the house with a BMI \> 30 * No contraindication for physical activity or caloric restriction * Must be able to read and write English Exclusion Criteria: * BMI \< 30 * Contraindication for physical activity or caloric restriction * Cannot read or write English
Where this trial is running
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
- Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center — Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Justin Moore — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Camelia R Singletary, MPH
- Email: camelia.singletary@advocatehealth.org
- Phone: 13369992469
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.