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Behavioral Intervention

Healthy Lifestyle Intervention for Obesity in Teens (LIFT Trial)

N/A

Recruiting

Led By Sarah E Messiah, Ph.D., MPH

Research Sponsored by The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Must meet National Institutes of Health criteria to qualify for MBS for adolescents (BMI >35 kg/m2 and at least one existing co-morbidity [e.g. elevated blood pressure, hypercholesterolemia, etc.] or a BMI>40kg/m2).

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up pre surgery, 3 months post surgery, 6 months post surgery

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LIFT Trial Summary

This trial will study whether an MBS-supported healthy lifestyle intervention is feasible, acceptable, and effective for adolescent patients, their families, and their clinical team.

Who is the study for?

This trial is for teens with severe obesity, defined as having a BMI over 35 with related health issues like high blood pressure or cholesterol, or a BMI over 40. They must be considered candidates for bariatric surgery according to NIH guidelines and have received psychological clearance.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests a healthy lifestyle behavioral intervention supported by Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (MBS) teams. It aims to see if this approach is feasible, acceptable, and effective in helping obese adolescents and their families make positive changes.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since the intervention involves lifestyle changes rather than medication or invasive procedures, side effects may include typical challenges associated with diet change such as mood swings or fatigue but are generally minimal compared to medical interventions.

LIFT Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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I am eligible for weight loss surgery based on my BMI and health conditions.

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I am eligible for weight loss surgery based on my BMI and health conditions.

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I have been cleared by a psychologist for surgery.

LIFT Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ pre surgery, 3 months post surgery, 6 months post surgery

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~pre surgery, 3 months post surgery, 6 months post surgery

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and pre surgery, 3 months post surgery, 6 months post surgery for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Change in Blood Glucose Level

Change in Blood Insulin Levels

Change in Blood Lipid Levels as Assessed by Lipid Panel

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LIFT Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: TreatmentExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

0 / 3Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)NIH

1,964 Previous Clinical Trials

2,674,710 Total Patients Enrolled

105 Trials studying Obesity

97,072 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

The University of Texas Health Science Center, HoustonLead Sponsor

904 Previous Clinical Trials

320,977 Total Patients Enrolled

28 Trials studying Obesity

15,406 Patients Enrolled for Obesity

Sarah E Messiah, Ph.D., MPHPrincipal InvestigatorThe University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Media Library

Healthy Lifestyle Behavioral Intervention (Behavioral Intervention) 2023 Treatment Timeline for Medical Study. Trial Name: NCT05393570 — N/A

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

How many participants have been selected for this experiment?

"Affirmative, the clinicaltrials.gov site reveals that this trial is actively seeking enrolment of 20 patients across one medical centre. This study was initially posted on March 7th 2022 and has had its data updated most recently on October 25th 2022."

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Are there any remaining slots for participants in this trial?

"Clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this study is currently searching for volunteers, with the initial posting made on March 7th 2022 and latest updates occurring on October 25th of the same year."

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What criteria must be met to qualify for participation in this research initiative?

"Eligible candidates for this pediatric obesity trial must be aged 12 to 18 years old. Approximately 20 patients are being sought after by the research team."

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Will individuals who are thirty years of age or older be allowed to partake in this research?

"To qualify for this trial, potential participants must have ages ranging from 12 to 18 years old. There are 148 studies geared toward younger individuals and 76 that focus on those aged 65 or older."

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Lifestyle Improvement for Teens With Bariatric Surgery

Sarah E Messiah 2022. "Lifestyle Improvement for Teens With Bariatric Surgery". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT05393570.