Dialectal Behaviour Therapy to Enhance Health Behaviour Change for Adolescents Living With Obesity (DIRECTION Trial)
University of Manitoba
90 participants
Jan 14, 2023
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This research is being conducted to evaluate emotion-focused therapy that incorporates elements of mindfulness, distress tolerance, and relationship support. The investigators want to learn if this therapy, called Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) will help improve quality of life and weight management in youth at risk for type 2 diabetes. Individuals will be randomly assigned to weekly group based session in one of 3 intervention arms; lifestyle + DBT, lifestyle alone, or a control arm.
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Interventions
Working with psychologists through DBT skills training.
Working with kinesiologist and registered dietician to improve lifestyle habits.
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NCT05338944