Childhood Obesity
Conditions
Keywords
Childhood Obesity, Group Treatment, Community-based Programs
Brief summary
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive community based program on reducing excess weight in children and teens. This study will recruit 150 participants between the ages of 6-12 and 13-17.
Detailed description
This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive community based program on reducing excess weight. Overweight and obese study participants will be grouped with peers of similar ages and their parent/guardians. The participants will be divided into 2 groups, child (6-12 yrs. old) and teens (13-17 yrs. old) and will be accompanied by their parent/guardian. 150 participants will be recruited for this study. This 6-month program (12 in-person group workshop sessions and 12 at-home sessions) takes the best components of current evidence for individual treatment and places them in a comprehensive community based program. These include: * Parental involvement * Reduction in consumption of sugar sweetened beverages * Reduction of screen time * Self-monitoring * Physical activity * Stimulus control
Interventions
BEHAVIORALJOIN Intervention
Behavioral group treatment for overweight and obese children and teens, that focuses on decreasing energy dense foods and sedentary behaviors.
Sponsors
UnitedHealth Group
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 17 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Children and teens between the ages of 6-17 * BMI percentile ≥85 * Participation of a parent/guardian
Exclusion criteria
* Enrollment in another weight loss program or study * Diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes * Pre-existing medical conditions (e.g., Prader Willi) that affect weight and appetite * Medications (e.g., steroids) that affect weight or appetite * Serious or unstable medical or psychological conditions that, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, would compromise the participant's safety or successful participation in the study
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in weight and body mass index (BMI) in children and teens at 6 months | 6 Months | Assess the effects of a community based program on weight change in children ages 6-12 and teens ages 13-17. Assessments will occur at baseline, 3 and 6 months. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in weight and BMI in parent/guardian/care giver at 6 months | 6 months | Assess the effects of a community based program on weight change in parent/guardian/care givers. Assessments will occur at baseline, 3 and 6 months. |
| Change in physical activity level in children and teens at 6 months | 6 months | Assess the effects of a community based program on physical activity level. Accelerometers will be used to access change at baseline, 3 and 6 months. |
| Changes in intake and sedentary behavior at 6 months | 6 months | Change in the number of sugar sweetened beverages consumed per day, hours per day on screen time (TV, video games, and computer), and quality of life at 6 months. Assessments will occur at baseline, 3 and 6 months. |
| Process Outcomes | 6 Months | Assess process outcomes measures, such as attendance and program satisfaction. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed