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CBT vs IPT for Anxiety and Obesity in Teens (ASSET Trial)
ASSET Trial Summary
This trial will explore whether interpersonal therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy is better for reducing anxiety symptoms, preventing excess weight gain, and reducing cardio-metabolic risk in adolescent girls with above-average weight and elevated anxiety.
ASSET Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowASSET Trial Timeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.ASSET Trial Design
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- I am currently undergoing psychotherapy.I am taking medication that affects my mood or weight.You have any medical issue, or you are pregnant or breastfeeding.Your body mass index (BMI) is higher than 75% of people your age.I am a girl aged between 12 and 17.My anxiety score is 32 or higher on a specific test.
- Group 1: Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
- Group 2: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there capacity for more participants in this trial?
"Affirmative. The publicly available information through clinicaltrials.gov attests to the fact that this trial is still actively recruiting participants, with 40 needed from two different locations. This research project was first posted on February 22nd 2021 and has been updated as recently as August 31st 2021."
Is it possible for me to participate in this experiment?
"This trial is enrolling 40 young women between the ages of 12 and 17 who are considered overweight. To be accepted, applicants must have an anxiety score of 32 or higher on the State Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children-Trait Scale."
How many individuals are receiving treatment from this trial?
"Yes, the clinicaltrials.gov database confirms that this medical study is seeking volunteers. It was first made available on February 22nd 2021 and has been recently updated on August 31st 2021. A total of 40 participants are necessary to be recruited from two different centers."
Is this experiment including elderly participants exceeding 75 years of age?
"This trial has a limited age range, only admitting patients within the 12-17 year old bracket. In comparison to other trials hosted on clinicaltrials.gov, there are 714 studies for minors and 1905 studies that accept seniors as their subjects."
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