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Improving Sleep, Decision-Making, and Eating in Adolescents with Obesity
Sponsor: Drexel University
Summary
This study is being performed to understand the effects of a lifestyle modification and sleep intervention on weight loss outcomes in adolescence. The main question the study aims to answer is: \- What are the initial effects of a lifestyle modification and sleep intervention, including effects on weight, eating behaviors and dietary intake, and sleep? Participants will: * Participate in remote, group-based, weekly weight loss and sleep coaching for 16 weeks. * Complete study assessments at baseline (pre-intervention), mid-intervention, and post-intervention. * Complete daily sleep diaries for three 7-day periods at each assessment point.
Official title: Improving Sleep As a Method for Enhancing Decision-Making and Reducing Problematic Eating Behaviors in Adolescents with Obesity
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
14 Years - 18 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2024-04-18
Completion Date
2027-01-31
Last Updated
2024-12-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Lifestyle Modification and Sleep Intervention
This study is being performed to develop, refine, and test the effects of a group lifestyle modification intervention augmented with a sleep intervention on weight loss, eating behaviors, and sleep outcomes. Results from this study will inform future studies to test the efficacy of this intervention. This intervention is being offered as part of a research study within Drexel University's WELL Center. Participants will receive remote, group-based, weekly weight loss and sleep coaching (90 minutes per coaching session) for 16 weeks.
Locations (1)
Drexel University WELL Center
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States