Virtual Housecalls: Redesigning Pediatric Primary Care Adolescent Obesity Treatment
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Conditions studied: Class I Obesity, Pediatric Obesity
In brief
This pragmatic randomized clinical trial tests a novel intensive health behavior and lifestyle intervention, conducted via telehealth, to treat class I adolescent obesity in pediatric primary care. Results will inform scalable approaches that meet the recommended treatment dose and effectively treat obesity in this setting.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07246603
- Run by
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- People needed
- 500
- Starts
- 2026-07-01
- Expected to finish
- 2030-01-31
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-06-02
Who can join
Age: 12 and older, up to 15. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may not qualify if…
- conflicts that would inhibit the ability to participate in all aspects of the study as outlined in the study protocol
- family plans to move outside of the study area or plans to no longer be a patient at a participating clinic in the 12 month study period
- the primary care provider or PI determines that the study is not clinically or medically appropriate (e.g., significant psychiatric, cognitive, physical or developmental conditions that would impair their ability to complete assessments, participate in study sessions, or conduct physical activity) based on screening at study onset
- adolescent exhibits severe dietary restriction or compensatory behavior (e.g., vomiting, laxative abuse) based on screening at study onset and clinical interview by a study psychologist
- adolescent is currently pregnant/plans to become pregnant during study period
- adolescent is participating in another weight loss program, has had or plans to undergo weight loss surgery
- adolescent has a chronic medical condition(s) and/or uses medication that substantially impacts or interferes with growth, appetite, weight or physical activity participation
- adolescents taking anti-obesity medication are ineligible if they are not a stable dose for at least 3 months prior to study participation
Where it is running
- Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Healthy Lifestyles Center — Henrico, Virginia, United States
Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov
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