Childhood Obesity
Conditions
Keywords
Parent, adolescent, coaching, weight loss
Brief summary
This study is evaluating the acceptability and feasibility of a 10 session parent-targeted phone-based childhood obesity treatment (n=40). A factorial design (2 X 2 X 2) will be used to examine the acceptability and feasibility of 3 intervention components: 1) the first session being conducted in person, 2) involving a second adult caregiver, and 3) a weekly weighing of child via WiFi-enabled scales.
Detailed description
All participants in this study will receive 10 core coaching sessions. These sessions will be conducted between study staff and parents of children ages 8 - 12 who are in the 85th percentile or higher on the BMI scale. The sessions will focus on healthy habits and positive reinforcement for behavior changes within the house that could lead to a reduction in the the child's BMI. In addition to the 10 core sessions, some participants will have difference components of the intervention added to their treatment: conducting the first session in-person, having a second caregiver participate in some of the coaching calls, and/or having the child use a wifi-enabled scale for weekly weigh-ins.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALIn-Person First Session
Conduct first session in person vs. over the phone
BEHAVIORALSecond Caregiver
Have second caregiver participate in three coaching calls
BEHAVIORALWiFi-enabled Scale
Have participant weigh in weekly on a wifi-enabled scaled vs. regular scale
BEHAVIORAL10 Core Coaching Calls Only
Participant will receive 10 core phone coaching sessions
Sponsors
University of Minnesota
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
FACTORIAL
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
SINGLE (Subject)
Intervention model description
This study is a 2 x 2 x 2 randomized clinical trial. In addition to the 10 core coaching sessions, there will be three additional components available to participants, depending on the experimental condition to which they are randomized. These potential additional components include 1) the first session being conducted in person, 2) involving a second adult caregiver, and 3) a weekly weighing of child via WiFi-enabled scales.
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
8 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Parent/primary caregiver of child in the 8-12 year old age range based on child birth date * The child's BMI is greater than or equal to the 85th percentile according to CDC age and sex reference standards * Child lives with parent/primary caregiver 50% of the time * Willing to have a second caregiver participate in this study * Wifi at home * The parent and child can speak, read, and understand English
Exclusion criteria
* Kidney disease, Type 1 diabetes, Lupus, current Cancer diagnosis, * Chromosomal abnormality such as Down's syndrome or Turner's syndrome * Child taken any steroid medications such as Prednisone, Prenisilone and Decadron on a daily basis for more than 1 month in the past 6 months (this does not include inhalers with steroids) * Child enrolled in a different weight management program * Family participating in any other child research study related to dietary intake, physical activity, weight * Plans to move more than 50 miles from your present location within the next 6 months
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Feasibility Data | 4 months | Demonstrate feasibility and acceptability of the intervention components as measured by high participation rates in and satisfaction with all experimental arms. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Child BMI | 4 months | Track and measure child BMI percentiles at beginning and end of study. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed