Self-Weighing for Adolescents Seeking Obesity Treatment
Self-weighing for Weight Management in Adolescents Seeking Obesity Treatment: A Randomized Pilot
University of Minnesota
99 participants
Sep 15, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
99 patients age 12 to \<18 years old with obesity (BMI \>/=95th percentile), will be randomized to one of three treatment interventions: 1. Usual Care 2. Usual Care plus advice to weigh daily on simple scale 3. Usual Care plus advice to weigh-daily on an EHR-connected scale Survey data collected at baseline, 2, 4, 6, and 12-weeks, and qualitative interviews at 12 weeks, will assess acceptability, safety, self-efficacy, and BMI. Recruitment will also be assessed (% eligible patients who consent). In order to understand real-world feasibility of this intervention, the clinic staff will work with patients to connect the scales to Epic.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Ages 12 to < 18 years
- Body mass index (BMI) >/= 95th percentile
- Parent or legal guardian of the child participant
- Parent aged > 18 years
Exclusion Criteria7
- Score over 20 on the Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26)
- Any unhealthy weight control behaviors
- Severe anxiety or depression
- Participation in another Pediatric Weight Management Clinic study
- Developmental delay
- Significant co-morbidity that might cause weight fluctuations in weight
- Current participation in a weight loss research study
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Interventions
Individuals will receive standard care for their obesity through the Pediatric Weight Management Clinic.
Individuals will be encouraged to perform daily weighing at home on a simple scale.
Individuals will be encouraged to perform daily weighing at home on a Smart scale that connects to the EHR. Clinic staff will review weight entries in the EHR and provide feedback.
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NCT04837586