Text Messaging Pediatric Obese Patients
Pediatric Obesity
About this trial
This is an interventional supportive care trial for Pediatric Obesity
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Body Mass Index (BMI) >95th percentile
- Has a cell phone
Exclusion Criteria:
- Developmental delay and inability to read
- Does not have a cell phone
Sites / Locations
- Loyola University Medical CenterRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
No Intervention
Positive Reinforcement Group
Control Group
In the intervention group, participants will receive two text messages weekly. The first text message will ask if participants completed the recommended activity. If the participants respond yes, the participant will receive a positive reinforcement response. If the participants respond no, the participant will receive a text message stating, "Thank you for your response."
For the control group, participants will receive two text messages weekly. The first text message will ask if the participants completed the recommended activity. When the participant responds, the participant will receive a second text message stating, "Thanks for your response."