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A Randomized Trial to Test an Acceptance-based Therapy Intervention Among Adolescent Girls With Overweight/Obesity

A Randomized Trial to Test an Acceptance-based Therapy Intervention Among Adolescent Girls With Overweight/Obesity

Recruiting
14-19 years
Female
Phase N/A

Overview

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of an acceptance-based therapy weight loss intervention compared with enhanced care for adolescents.

Description

Participants will complete baseline assessments and adolescents will be randomized to either an ABT weight loss intervention or enhanced care.

The intervention will include 15 sessions over 6 months. Enhanced care will include 15 healthy lifestyle handouts over 6 months.

Post-treatment and 6-month follow-up assessments will occur.

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Adolescent between ages 14-19 with overweight or obesity at or above the 85th percentile for sex and age as determined by CDC growth charts

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Known pregnancy or plans to become pregnant in the next 2 years
  • Any condition prohibiting physical activity
  • A diagnosis of cardiovascular disease or diabetes
  • Have active cancer or cancer requiring treatment in the past 2 years
  • Have active or chronic infections (e.g., HIV or TB)
  • Have active kidney disease or lung disease
  • An eating disorder or substance abuse disorder
  • Having recently begun a course of or changed the dosage of any medications known to affect appetite or body composition
  • Weight loss greater than or equal to 5% in the previous 6 months
  • If they do not follow the study plan

Study details
    Weight Loss
    Weight Loss
    Overweight
    Obesity
    Obesity

NCT04484831

University of Florida

16 February 2024

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