Peer-enhanced Intervention to Support Teen Weight Loss

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Obesity

In brief

The purpose of this study is to determine whether adding a peer-based intervention based on an outward bound model is more effective than a standard behavioral weight intervention for helping adolescents lose weight.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00285558

Run by

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

People needed

118

Starts

2003-08-01

Expected to finish

2007-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-10-06

Who can join

Age: 13 and older, up to 16. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Adolescents 13-16 years old
• 20-90% overweight with reference gender and age
• At least 1 parent who can participate
• English speaking
• Agree to study participation and random assignment
• Be available for long-term follow-up

You may not qualify if…

• Current involvement in another weight loss program
• Unable to adhere to prescribed dietary plan and physical activity due to medical condition
• Unable to understand intervention materials
• In treatment for or diagnosed with psychiatric disorder

Where it is running

• Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center — Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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