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Behavioral Intervention

WBI+BWM for Weight Discrimination (SWIFT Trial)

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Led By Katherine Darling, PhD

Research Sponsored by The Miriam Hospital

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

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Must have

Must be 13-17 years of age

BMI at or above >95th percentile for age and sex

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up post-treatment (5 months)

Awards & highlights

SWIFT Trial Summary

This trial aims to test an intervention program for weight stigma and weight bias internalization in adolescents with higher weight statuses. The program will run for 20 weeks and is designed to improve mental and physical health

Who is the study for?

This trial is for adolescents aged 13-17 who experience weight discrimination and have a higher weight status. The focus is on those willing to participate in a 20-week program designed to address weight bias internalization (WBI) and improve health behaviors.Check my eligibility

What is being tested?

The study tests an intervention aimed at reducing the negative effects of WBI while participating in an established adolescent weight management program. Success will be measured by how feasible and acceptable participants find this combined approach after the program ends.See study design

What are the potential side effects?

Since this trial involves behavioral interventions, there may not be physical side effects like with medication. However, participants might experience emotional discomfort or stress as they confront issues related to weight bias.

SWIFT Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

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I am between 13 and 17 years old.

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My BMI is in the top 5% for my age and gender.

SWIFT Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ post-treatment (5 months)

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~post-treatment (5 months)

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and post-treatment (5 months) for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

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

Primary outcome measures

Attendance rates at intervention sessions

In depth qualitative feedback from teens regarding intervention acceptability and feasibility

Retention rate for intervention sessions

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Secondary outcome measures

Anthropometrics

Total score on the Modified Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS-M)

Total score on the Weight Self-Stigma Questionnaire (WSSQ)

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SWIFT Trial Design

1Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Group I: WBI+BWMExperimental Treatment2 Interventions

WBI+BWM will be a multicomponent behavioral weight loss intervention designed to address both weight bias internalization and weight status in adolescents. The first four sessions of the intervention will be focused on targeted WBI/weight stigma content, followed by 16 sessions addressing both weight stigma/WBI and evidence-based weight management strategies. Weekly meetings are scheduled for 75 minutes and are facilitated by a behavioral expert (e.g., PhD in clinical psychology). Caregivers attend 4 of the 20 weekly groups with their teens.

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

The Miriam HospitalLead Sponsor

239 Previous Clinical Trials

37,475 Total Patients Enrolled

Katherine Darling, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorThe Miriam Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many individuals are actively participating in this clinical study?

"Yes, the details on clinicaltrials.gov confirm that this investigation is currently seeking volunteers. Initially shared on April 8th, 2024, and last revised on April 24th, 2024; it aims to enroll a total of 24 subjects at one specific site."

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Are patients currently being enrolled in this research study?

"Yes, information available on clinicaltrials.gov indicates that this study is actively recruiting volunteers. The trial was first listed on 4/8/2024 and last revised on 4/24/2024. Enrollment aims to include a total of 24 participants from a single site."

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Do individuals who have surpassed 80 years of age qualify for enrollment in this research study?

"The recruitment for this research entails candidates aged above 13 but under 17 years old."

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What are the main goals and purposes of this clinical investigation?

"The primary aim of this research endeavor, to be assessed around the Post-Treatment phase spanning approximately 5 months, is to acquire comprehensive qualitative input from adolescents regarding the acceptability and feasibility of the intervention. Secondary endpoints encompass evaluating participants' total scores on the Modified Weight Bias Internalization Scale (WBIS-M), a validated tool gauging individuals' internalization of negative weight-related stereotypes leading to self-criticism based on body weight; Anthropometric assessments involving height measurement using a stationary stadiometer with results documented in triplicate for precision down to 0.1 cm, and body weight measured thrice utilizing a calibrated digital scale for"

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Recent research and studies

clinicaltrials.govStudy

Addressing Weight Bias Internalization to Improve Adolescent Weight Management Outcomes

2024. "Addressing Weight Bias Internalization to Improve Adolescent Weight Management Outcomes". ClinicalTrials.gov. https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT06389656.

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