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Canine Health Education for Adolescent Obesity (BW Trial)
N/A
Recruiting
Led By Larry Yin, MD, MSPH
Research Sponsored by Children's Hospital Los Angeles
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be younger than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up week 1, 4, 7
Awards & highlights
BW Trial Summary
This trial found that incorporating a "Canine Health-Literacy" module into a pre-existing weight-loss program for overweight or obese adolescents and their parents helped the kids lose more weight than the control group.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for caregivers and their overweight or obese children aged 9-17 who own a dog. It aims to tackle obesity by incorporating dogs into the family's lifestyle changes. Those with a normal BMI or without a dog cannot participate.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests an innovative Canine Health-Literacy module within the BodyWorks program, using tools like physical activity trackers and ecological momentary assessment to improve health behaviors in dog-owning families.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this intervention involves educational and lifestyle changes rather than medication, typical medical side effects are not expected. However, increased physical activity may lead to muscle soreness or fatigue.
BW Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ week 1, 4, 7
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~week 1, 4, 7
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Acceptability of Ecological Momentary Assessment
Acceptability of use of physical activity trackers
Ecological Momentary assessments of adolescents
+6 moreSecondary outcome measures
Body Mass index
Child height
Child weight
BW Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: InterventionExperimental Treatment4 Interventions
Half of the BodyWorks families will be randomized to the intervention group, and will receive a PAT for the children, the parents, and the dogs at the beginning of the cycle; the children will respond to EMA surveys using a cell phone; the children and the parents will receive the Canine health literacy module in addition to the BW curriculum.
Group II: ControlActive Control3 Interventions
Half of the BodyWorks participants will be randomized to the control group and will receive a PAT at the beginning of the cycle for the children, the parents, and the dogs, and the children will respond to EMA surveys using cell phones.
Treatment
First Studied
Drug Approval Stage
How many patients have taken this drug
Ecological Momentary Assessment
2021
N/A
~150
Research Highlights
Information in this section is not a recommendation. We encourage patients to speak with their healthcare team when evaluating any treatment decision.Mechanism Of Action
Side Effect Profile
Prior Approvals
Other Research
Common treatments for obesity include lifestyle interventions, dietary modifications, and pharmacotherapy. Lifestyle interventions focus on increasing physical activity and promoting behavioral changes to reduce caloric intake and improve overall health.
Dietary modifications, such as the DASH or Mediterranean diets, emphasize consuming nutrient-dense foods while reducing calorie-dense, low-nutrient foods. Pharmacotherapy involves medications that reduce appetite or increase feelings of fullness.
These treatments are crucial for obesity patients as they address the root causes of obesity, promote sustainable weight loss, and improve comorbid conditions like hypertension and diabetes. Family lifestyle interventions, like those leveraging dog ownership, can enhance these treatments by fostering a supportive environment and encouraging physical activity through regular dog walking.
How effective are interventions designed to help owners to change their behaviour so as to manage the weight of their companion dogs? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
How effective are interventions designed to help owners to change their behaviour so as to manage the weight of their companion dogs? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Children's Hospital Los AngelesLead Sponsor
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- You must have a dog as a pet.I am between 9 and 17 years old and considered overweight or obese.I am a caregiver of an overweight child aged 9-17.You must own a dog to participate.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Control
- Group 2: Intervention
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
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