Examining the Role of Executive Functioning in Family-Based Intensive Health Behavior and Lifestyle Treatment (Healthy LIFT)

Study on Youth Health and Family Involvement s s

Enrolling By Invitation
13 years - 17 years
All
Fase N/A
10 participants needed
1 Location

Brief description of study

The objectives of this open trial feasibility study are to examine the impacts of intensive health behavior and lifestyle treatment (IHBLT) on youth and caregiver executive functioning (EF), weight status, health behaviors (dietary intake, disordered eating, physical activity), and psychological functioning. Investigators propose to enroll 10 youth 13 to 17 years of age who have overweight or obesity (OV/OB) and a primary caregiver. Families will receive six months of evidence-based family focused group IHBLT based on social, cognitive, and family systems theories. Families will complete assessments of EF skills (objective and self-report), weight status, dietary intake, physical activity, and psychological functioning at pre- and post-treatment.

Eligibility of study

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria:

  • Conditions: Pediatric Overweight
  • Age: 13 years - 17 years
  • Gender: All

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Youth 13-17 years old
  • Youth with OV/OB (BMI≥85th percentile for age/gender norms)
  • Participating caregiver must be the participating youth's legal guardian
  • Participating youth and caregiver speak and read English
  • Participating youth and caregiver agree to attend IHBLT group meetings in-between the pre- and post-treatment assessments.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Youth pervasive developmental disorder (e.g., intellectual disability)
  • Youth or caregiver in commercial weight loss program or taking prescribed medications for the prior three months that impact appetite or weight
  • Youth or caregiver with documented history of eating disorder or untreated severe depression
  • Both youth and caregiver scores are two standard deviations or above the mean on the CPT-3 Commissions and Stroop Interference, representing significantly higher than average EF skills.

Updated on 08 May 2025. Study ID: NCT06969235

The purpose of this study is to investigate the effectiveness of a program designed to manage weight in youth aged 13-17 who are overweight or obese. Overweight and obesity (OV/OB) are defined as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) at or above the 85th percentile for age and gender. The study involves both the youth and their caregivers in group meetings to support weight management efforts.

Study procedures include attending group meetings that occur between pre- and post-treatment assessments. These meetings are designed to provide support and strategies for managing weight effectively. Participants will not be involved in any commercial weight loss programs or take medications that affect weight during the study.

  • Who can participate: Participants must be youth aged 13-17 who are overweight or obese, along with their legal guardians. Both the youth and the caregiver must speak and read English and agree to attend group meetings.
  • Study details: Participants will attend group meetings with their caregivers to learn about weight management strategies.

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