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Dialectal Behaviour Therapy to Enhance Health Behaviour Change for Adolescents Living With Obesity (DIRECTION Trial)
Sponsor: University of Manitoba
Summary
This research is being conducted to evaluate emotion-focused therapy that incorporates elements of mindfulness, distress tolerance, and relationship support. The investigators want to learn if this therapy, called Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) will help improve quality of life and weight management in youth at risk for type 2 diabetes. Individuals will be randomly assigned to weekly group based session in one of 3 intervention arms; lifestyle + DBT, lifestyle alone, or a control arm.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
14 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2023-01-14
Completion Date
2027-01-31
Last Updated
2025-10-07
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Dialectical behavioral therapy
Working with psychologists through DBT skills training.
Lifestyle
Working with kinesiologist and registered dietician to improve lifestyle habits.
Locations (3)
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada