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New treatment option for Obese Children and Adolescents
Official title Digital Wellness Nurse - FIT Families: Virtual Family Intervention for Adolescent Obesity
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07087808
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The purpose of the research is to evaluate the digital wellness nurse (DWN) app to find out if it is helpful in delivering the FIT Families intervention. The study is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 12 to 17
You may be able to join if
- Adolescents (ages 12-17)
- Adolescent BMI ≥ 90th percentile for age and gender
- Primary caregiver either overweight (BMI 25.0 to 29.9) or obese (BMI ≥ 30) and willing to participate in treatment
- Adolescent residing primarily with the primary caregiver in a rural community (RUCA Codes 4-10)
- Both caregiver and adolescent must have (separate) Android or Apple (iOS) smartphone with mobile internet connection
You likely can't join if
- Exclusion criteria for youth only:
- Obesity secondary to medication use for another medical condition (e.g., steroids, antipsychotics)
- Obesity secondary to a chronic condition (e.g., Down syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Cushing's syndrome) Exclusion criteria that apply to both...
- Pregnancy (e.g., caregivers and youth will be asked each week if they expect if they are pregnant)
- Mental/emotional disorder (e.g., schizophrenia or other psychosis), suicidal, or homicidal
- Serious cognitive impairment (e.g., inability to complete questionnaires)
See the full eligibility criteria
- Adolescents (ages 12-17)
- Adolescent BMI ≥ 90th percentile for age and gender
- Primary caregiver either overweight (BMI 25.0 to 29.9) or obese (BMI ≥ 30) and willing to participate in treatment
- Adolescent residing primarily with the primary caregiver in a rural community (RUCA Codes 4-10)
- Both caregiver and adolescent must have (separate) Android or Apple (iOS) smartphone with mobile internet connection
- Adolescent and caregiver are English proficient
- Supporters must be 18 years of age or older
- Exclusion criteria for youth only:
- Obesity secondary to medication use for another medical condition (e.g., steroids, antipsychotics)
- Obesity secondary to a chronic condition (e.g., Down syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Cushing's syndrome) Exclusion criteria that apply to both adolescents and caregivers:
- Pregnancy (e.g., caregivers and youth will be asked each week if they expect if they are pregnant)
- Mental/emotional disorder (e.g., schizophrenia or other psychosis), suicidal, or homicidal
- Serious cognitive impairment (e.g., inability to complete questionnaires)
- Medical condition where weight loss is contraindicated
- Receiving or planned to receive other obesity treatments (e.g., pharmacologic treatment, bariatric surgery) within the next 6 months
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Charleston, South Carolina, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 12 years to 17 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.