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The effect of family-based cognitive-behavioral therapy in treating of childhood obesity.

The effectiveness of family-based cognitive behavioral therapy in weight reduction and modification of self-image among children with obesity in comparison with control group.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2014010116029N1
Enrollment
30
Registered
2014-03-09
Start date
2013-02-20
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

obesity. Obesity

Interventions

Intervention 1: Family based cognitive behavioral therapy: This treatment was based on Vos and et al (2011) model and was held in 6 group sessions for children, five sessions for parents and one conjo
Lifestyle
Family based cognitive behavioral therapy: This treatment was based on Vos and et al (2011) model and was held in 6 group sessions for children, five sessions for parents and one conjoint session for
Control group: The control group had no treatment and were in waiting list

Sponsors

Vice chancellor for research, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Semnan University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
8 Years to 15 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Informed consent, age range of 8-15 years old and BMI= 95th percentile for age and gender. Exclusion criteria: Underlying medical diseases and psychological disorders for obesity, use of medication that might have an effect on weight loss, receiving any other treatment (including psychotherapy and medications) with the focus on reducing obesity.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
BMI. Timepoint: Before the intervention, After the intervention, 2 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: weight in kilogram/height in meter squared.;Self - image. Timepoint: Before the intervention, After the intervention, 2 months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Body Parts Satisfaction Scale-Revised (BPSS-R), Standard Figural Stimuli Scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactEsmat Bayat

Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Semnan University

e.b_42ir@yahoo.com+98 939 452 9618

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026