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Keep this study
Lead
University of Florida
With
StayWell
National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
WellCare Health Plans, Inc.
Participants will complete baseline assessments and adolescents will be randomized to either an ABT weight loss intervention or enhanced care.
The intervention will include 15 sessions over 6 months. Enhanced care will include 15 healthy lifestyle handouts over 6 months.
Post-treatment assessments will occur.
Age
14–19
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy volunteers
Not accepted
You may be eligible if
Adolescent between ages 14-19 with overweight or obesity at or above the 85th percentile for sex and age as determined by CDC growth charts
You may not be if
Known pregnancy or plans to become pregnant in the next 2 years
Plans to move out of the area in the next year
Autism, any intellectual disability (e.g., down syndrome)
Any condition prohibiting physical activity
A diagnosis of cardiovascular disease or diabetes
Have active cancer or cancer requiring treatment in the past 2 years
Have active or chronic infections (e.g., HIV or TB)
Have active kidney disease or lung disease
An eating disorder or substance abuse disorder
Having recently begun a course of or changed the dosage of any medications known to affect appetite or body composition
Weight loss greater than or equal to 5% in the previous 6 months
If they do not follow the study plan
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