RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT05338944

Dialectal Behaviour Therapy to Enhance Health Behaviour Change for Adolescents Living With Obesity (DIRECTION Trial)

Sponsor

University of Manitoba

Enrollment

90 participants

Start Date

Jan 14, 2023

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Prevention

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.

Eligibility

Min Age: 14 YearsMax Age: 17 Years

Inclusion Criteria4

-17 years old
BMI z-score >1.4
signs of mild-moderate depression (PHQ-9 score 5-19)
willing and able to comply with study procedures

Exclusion Criteria13

more than one health co-morbidity
being treated with medication for obesity
taking steroids
currently being treated for atypical antipsychotics
have an orthopedic injury or chronic illness that would prevent them from performing the intervention
experienced weight loss or enrolled in weight loss program in the six months prior to the study
they are currently and/or in the past 12 months have been prescribed any weight loss medication(s) including Ozempic
self reported history of alcoholism or drug abuse
history of self-harm or suicide attempts in the past 12 months
currently enrolled in psychotherapy or DBT
parents do not approve of you participating
unable to read, speak and understand English as translation will not be provided
unable/unwilling to give assent/consent