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Comparison of Day Hospitalization Versus Full-Time Hospitalization in the Treatment of Severe Adolescent Obesity
Sponsor: Fondation Santé des Étudiants de France
Summary
This multicenter prospective quasi-experimental study aims to compare the effectiveness of day hospitalization versus full-time hospitalization for adolescents with severe obesity. The primary outcome is the change in BMI z-score measured six months after the end of treatment.
Official title: Comparison of Day Hospitalization and Full-Time Hospitalization in the Treatment of Severe Adolescent Obesity (MAROSA)
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
12 Years - 20 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
126
Start Date
2026-10-05
Completion Date
2027-11-10
Last Updated
2026-06-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Day Hospital Multidisciplinary Care
Adolescents with severe obesity involved in a day hospital program following standard multidisciplinary care will receive treatment as usual, including medical monitoring, nutritional counseling, physical activity, and psychological support provided during daytime sessions without overnight stay.
Full-Time Inpatient Multidisciplinary Care
subjects with Anorexia Nervosa (AN) involved in a day hospital or an inpatient program following HAS guidelines for anorexia nervosa treatment (treatment as usual) who will receive in addition an adapted physical activity program (one lesson per week, during 8 weeks) Adapted Physical Activity program, including psychoeducation on both problematic physical activity and consequences in terms of physical activity good practice leads to a better outcome among persons suffering from anorexia nervosa.