Addressing Weight Bias Internalization to Improve Adolescent Weight Management Outcomes: Open Trial

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Conditions studied: Body Weight, Weight Bias, Weight Stigma, Weight

In brief

Weight stigma and weight bias internalization (WBI) are common among adolescents at higher weight statuses. WBI is associated with negative physical and mental health outcomes. The current study aims to test intervention for weight stigma and WBI in conjunction with an evidence-based adolescent weight management program. Adolescents (ages 13-17) will participate in a 20-week program tailored to improve WBI and weight-related health behaviors in tandem. Primary outcomes are feasibility and acceptability of the developed intervention, assessed following the 20-week intervention.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06389656

Run by

The Miriam Hospital

People needed

17

Starts

2024-04-08

Expected to finish

2025-02-15

Last updated by the study team

2025-12-22

Who can join

Age: 13 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• The Miriam Hospital — Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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