Teen Weight Control
Recruiting
The prevalence of obesity in adolescents is remarkably high, with 38.7% of youth 12-15 years of age and 41.5% of 16-19 year olds meeting criteria for overweight or obesity. Behavioral weight control interventions for adolescents have had limited impact on this field and there is considerably more that needs to be done. Notably, adolescents who have difficulty managing their feelings have been found to consume higher caloric foods and report greater amounts of sedentary time. Poor emotion managem... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 13 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
10/18/2023
Locations: The Miriam Hospital, Providence, Rhode Island
Conditions: Adolescent Obesity, Weight Loss
Chrononutrition and Adolescent Weight Control
Recruiting
Comprehensive lifestyle interventions are recommended for the treatment of adolescent obesity; however, evidence suggests that they are not as effective in teens as they are in children and adults. Recent evidence supports that shifting the timing of energy intake earlier in the day has led to improved weight loss outcomes among adults with overweight and obesity. Given that adolescents traditionally consume the majority of their daily energy intake late in the day (past 5PM), this approach may... Read More
Gender:
All
Ages:
Between 13 years and 17 years
Trial Updated:
08/31/2020
Locations: Weight Control and Diabetes Research Center, Providence, Rhode Island
Conditions: Adolescent Obesity, Diet, Weight Loss, Sleep