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Family-Based Obesity Intervention for Childhood Obesity
Study Summary
This trial will test how well a family-based behavioral intervention works to reduce obesity in African American adolescents.
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Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowTimeline
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Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Trial Design
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- My obesity is due to a chronic condition like Down syndrome.I have difficulty understanding or completing questionnaires due to cognitive issues.I do not have schizophrenia, other psychosis, and am not suicidal or homicidal.I am between 12 and 17 years old and identify as African American.My obesity is due to medication I take for another health issue.I am a teenager living mostly with my main caregiver within 30 miles of MUSC.My primary caregiver is overweight or obese and willing to join the treatment.My BMI is in the top 5% for my age and gender.
- Group 1: Home-Based Family Support
- Group 2: FIT Families
- 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
Are there any open slots for potential participants in this medical trial?
"This research trial is actively seeking volunteers, having been initially posted on May 1st 2021 and last updated on May 3rd 2022."
What primary outcomes is this research attempting to demonstrate?
"This clinical trial aims to measure Height over a 12-month follow up period. Additional objectives include assessing the preference for immediate rewards versus delayed ones via Delayed Reward Discounting Task, gauging Quality of Life through Neuro-QOL T scores, and measuring Symptoms of Metabolic Syndrome with sphygmomanometer readings."
How many participants are being surveyed in this clinical investigation?
"Affirmative. On clinicaltrials.gov, it is stated that this study has opened its recruitment process on May 1st 2021 and the last update was made in early May 2022. The research requires 360 people to take part at one location."
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