Peer-enhanced Intervention to Support Teen Weight Loss
Peer-Enhanced Intervention to Support Teen Weight Loss
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interventional
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1 country
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Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether adding a peer-based intervention based on an outward bound model is more effective than a standard behavioral weight intervention for helping adolescents lose weight.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at P50-P75 for not_applicable obesity
Started Aug 2003
Typical duration for not_applicable obesity
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
August 1, 2003
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
January 31, 2006
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
February 2, 2006
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
May 1, 2007
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
May 1, 2007
CompletedOctober 6, 2017
October 1, 2017
3.8 years
January 31, 2006
October 5, 2017
Conditions
Keywords
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Change in Adolescent Body Mass Index (BMI)
12 and 24 months
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Self concept
12 and 24 months
Study Arms (2)
CBT with peer-enhanced activities
EXPERIMENTALCognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) with peer-enhanced adventure therapy. The peer intervention, ''adventure therapy,'' is based on the principles of Outward Bound and was expected to affect weight status through a positive effect on self-concept.
CBT with supervised aerobic exercise
ACTIVE COMPARATORCognitive behavioral treatment (CBT) with supervised aerobic exercise. Activities for the supervised exercise intervention included use of treadmills, stationary bicycles, and other aerobic activities selected by participants, including dance videos and brisk walking within the clinic setting.
Interventions
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Adolescents 13-16 years old
- % overweight with reference gender and age
- At least 1 parent who can participate
- English speaking
- Agree to study participation and random assignment
- Be available for long-term follow-up
You may not qualify if:
- Current involvement in another weight loss program
- Unable to adhere to prescribed dietary plan and physical activity due to medical condition
- Unable to understand intervention materials
- In treatment for or diagnosed with psychiatric disorder
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Bradley Hasbro Children's Research Center
Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States
Related Publications (2)
Jelalian E, Lloyd-Richardson EE, Mehlenbeck RS, Hart CN, Flynn-O'Brien K, Kaplan J, Neill M, Wing RR. Behavioral weight control treatment with supervised exercise or peer-enhanced adventure for overweight adolescents. J Pediatr. 2010 Dec;157(6):923-928.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2010.05.047. Epub 2010 Jul 23.
PMID: 20655544RESULTRancourt D, Barker DH, Jelalian E. Sex as a Moderator of Adolescents' Weight Loss Treatment Outcomes. J Adolesc Health. 2018 May;62(5):591-597. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2017.12.002. Epub 2018 Mar 7.
PMID: 29525290DERIVED
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Study Officials
- PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
Elissa Jelalian, PhD
Brown University Medical School; Lifespan Corporation
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- not applicable
- Allocation
- RANDOMIZED
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- PARALLEL
- Sponsor Type
- NIH
- Responsible Party
- SPONSOR
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
January 31, 2006
First Posted
February 2, 2006
Study Start
August 1, 2003
Primary Completion
May 1, 2007
Study Completion
May 1, 2007
Last Updated
October 6, 2017
Record last verified: 2017-10