Interventions for Adolescent Obesity
Adolescent Obesity
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Adolescent Obesity focused on measuring obesity, adolescent, tracking device, fitbit
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
Ages 12-18 years BMI ≥ 95th percentile for age and sex group Participant able to read and understand English Willingness to be randomized to any condition
Exclusion Criteria:
Inability to obtain informed parental consent and/or child assent Inability to participate in the program due to pre-existing conditions (e.g., paralysis, heart failure, severe autism or mental retardation, psychosis) Pregnancy Clinical judgment concerning safety Inability of the participant to speak English
Sites / Locations
- University of Texas Medical Branch
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
No Intervention
Experimental
Control
Intervention
Participants will receive the clinic standard of care which includes individual assessment and management by: a pediatric gastroenterologist, a pediatric surgeon, a dietitian, and a fitness instructor who are present at every visit.
Fitbit (activity tracker) + participants will receive the clinic standard of care which includes individual assessment and management by: a pediatric gastroenterologist, a pediatric surgeon, a dietitian, and a fitness instructor who are present at every visit.