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Self-Weighing for Adolescents Seeking Obesity Treatment
Sponsor: University of Minnesota
Summary
99 patients age 12 to \<18 years old with obesity (BMI \>/=95th percentile), will be randomized to one of three treatment interventions: 1. Usual Care 2. Usual Care plus advice to weigh daily on simple scale 3. Usual Care plus advice to weigh-daily on an EHR-connected scale Survey data collected at baseline, 2, 4, 6, and 12-weeks, and qualitative interviews at 12 weeks, will assess acceptability, safety, self-efficacy, and BMI. Recruitment will also be assessed (% eligible patients who consent). In order to understand real-world feasibility of this intervention, the clinic staff will work with patients to connect the scales to Epic.
Official title: Self-weighing for Weight Management in Adolescents Seeking Obesity Treatment: A Randomized Pilot
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
99
Start Date
2023-09-15
Completion Date
2026-05-01
Last Updated
2025-10-07
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Standard Care
Individuals will receive standard care for their obesity through the Pediatric Weight Management Clinic.
Simple Scale
Individuals will be encouraged to perform daily weighing at home on a simple scale.
EHR-Connected Scale
Individuals will be encouraged to perform daily weighing at home on a Smart scale that connects to the EHR. Clinic staff will review weight entries in the EHR and provide feedback.
Locations (1)
M Health - Pediatric Weight Management Clinic
Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States