Virtual Housecalls for Childhood Obesity

(VHC Trial)

Overseen By Melanie K Bean, PhD

Age: < 18

Sex: Any

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Virginia Commonwealth University

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: Unknown

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

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.

Who Is on the Research Team?

Melanie K Bean, PhD

Principal Investigator

Virginia Commonwealth University

Shari Barkin, PhD

Principal Investigator

Emory University

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adolescents with class I obesity who are seeking treatment in pediatric primary care. Specific eligibility details aren't provided, but typically participants must meet certain health criteria to be included.

Inclusion Criteria

My BMI is in the top 5% for my age but not over 20% above that.

Adolescent: Access to a mobile device with a webcam that can receive texts

I am between 12 and 15 years old.

Exclusion Criteria

I am pregnant or planning to become pregnant during the study.

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

What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Interventions

• Virtual Housecalls

Trial Overview The study is testing a new intensive lifestyle and behavior intervention delivered through telehealth aimed at treating class I obesity in young people. It's a randomized trial, meaning participants will be randomly assigned to receive the virtual housecalls or not.

How Is the Trial Designed?

Group I: Virtual Housecalls Intervention (VHC) Experimental Treatment 1 Intervention

Includes standard in-person pediatric primary care, 6 months of telehealth sessions with a behavior coach (3 months with weekly sessions, 3 months with bi-weekly sessions), and weekly exercise videos sent electronically for the 6 month intervention. Sessions include real-time skill building that uses items or space in families' home to tailor the treatment and personalize content application to their context.

Group II: Enhanced Treatment as Usual (TAU+) Active Control 1 Intervention

Includes standard in-person pediatric primary care, enhanced with PPCP training on obesity treatment guidelines and publicly available education regarding healthy eating and exercise, delivered to participants on a contact schedule matched to the intervention group.

Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Virginia Commonwealth University

Lead Sponsor

Trials

732

Recruited

22,900,000+

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Collaborator

Trials

2,513

Recruited

4,366,000+