Obesity, Adolescent
Conditions
Keywords
obese adolescents, BMI ≥ 95th percentile for age and gender
Brief summary
Motivational interviewing (MI) has been shown to be an effective strategy in targeting obesity in adolescents and parental involvement has been associated with increased effectiveness. The aim of the study is to evaluate and compare the role of parental involvement in MI interventions for obese adolescents
Interventions
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* BMI equal or higher than 95th percentile for age and gender * 13-18 years old
Exclusion criteria
* medication with weight gain as side effects * diagnosed with having eating disorder * pregnant * clinical mental health conditions * psychosis
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| changes in dietary pattern | changes from baseline and 12 months follow-up | — |
| Weight Efficacy Lifestyle | changes from baseline and 12 months follow-up | Weight Efficacy Lifestyle questionnaire (WEL) |
| Physical Exercise Self-efficacy | changes from baseline and 12 months follow-up | Physical Exercise Self-efficacy Scale (PES) |
| changes in physical activity | changes from baseline and 12 months follow-up | — |
| changes in BMI | changes from baseline and 12 months follow-up | Body Mass Index |
| Child Dietary Self-Efficacy | changes from baseline and 12 months follow-up | Child Dietary Self-Efficacy Scale (CDSS) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| changes in blood triglyceride level | changes from baseline and 12 months follow-up |
| Changes in body fat percentage | changes from baseline and 12 months follow-up |
| Changes in blood cholesterol level | changes from baseline and 12 months follow-up |
Countries
Iran