N/A N=40 Randomized Single-blind Treatment

A Trial to Test an Acceptance-based Therapy Program Among Adolescent Girls With Overweight/Obesity

Weight Loss · Obesity · Overweight

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Oct 2023

Primary outcome: Primary: BMI Change, 95th BMI Percentile (%) — -1.11; -0.08 Change in the 95th BMI percentile %

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: ABT Weight Loss Intervention (Behavioral); Enhanced Care (Other)
Age: Pediatric, Adult · 14+ yrs
Sex: Female
Sponsor: University of Florida
Primary completion: Jul 2021

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY BMI Change, 95th BMI Percentile (%)	-1.11; -0.08	—
SECONDARY Change in Quality of Life	2.94; 3.12	—
SECONDARY Change in Depression Using the Valid Beck Depression Inventory-II	-2.81; 0.71	—
SECONDARY Change in Anxiety-sensitivity Using the Valid Short Scale Anxiety Sensitivity Index Assessment	1.00; 1.00	—

Summary

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effects of an acceptance-based therapy weight loss intervention compared with enhanced care for adolescents.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Adolescent between ages 14-19 with overweight or obesity at or above the 85th percentile for sex and age as determined by CDC growth charts

Exclusion Criteria

Known pregnancy or plans to become pregnant in the next 2 years
Plans to move out of the area in the next year
Autism, any intellectual disability (e.g., down syndrome)
Any condition prohibiting physical activity
A diagnosis of cardiovascular disease or diabetes
Have active cancer or cancer requiring treatment in the past 2 years
Have active or chronic infections (e.g., HIV or TB)
Have active kidney disease or lung disease
An eating disorder or substance abuse disorder
Having recently begun a course of or changed the dosage of any medications known to affect appetite or body composition
Weight loss greater than or equal to 5% in the previous 6 months
If they do not follow the study plan

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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04484831). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.