Family Weight Management Study

October 16, 2017 updated by: National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Comprehensive Approach to Family Weight Management

The purpose of this study is to address the Healthy People 2010 obesity prevention objective. This study will test the effects of a comprehensive family weight management program on the BMI z-score of 7-12 year-old children with a BMI > 85th percentile who receive primary care in a large municipal Bronx hospital. The intervention framework will draw on social marketing theory and the transtheoretical model of behavioral change to incorporate successful obesity prevention strategies. A two-arm randomized controlled clinical trial (RCT), which will enroll (n =506) 7-12 year old children with a > 85th BMI percentile, will compare the Experimental Intensive Intervention to a Standard (Control) Intervention. The Standard Intervention will receive: 1) an initial consult, which includes an overview of lifestyle goals, 2)quarterly follow-up, 3) and a monthly newsletter. The Intensive Intervention will add: 1)12 core group modules for parents (to address roles and skills) and for children (to enhance motivation and skills and to provide physical activity), 3) Tailored support using a "toolbox" approach from community health workers as extensions of the Family Weight Management professional education staff, and 4) monthly after-core follow-up groups. The study will determine if children randomized to the Experimental Intensive Intervention will have greater improvement in BMI change (z-scores) than those randomized to the Control Standard Intervention. The study will also evaluate the effects on the Experimental Intervention on lifestyle variables and assess intervention costs. The RE-AIM evaluation will address: Reach: How many of the eligible children/ families were referred and how many of those referred actually enrolled? We will use BMI data in the computerized medical records to evaluate the proportion and the appropriateness of the referrals. Efficacy/Effectiveness: How did the Experimental intervention affect BMI (changes in z-score), and key biomarkers when followed as planned? Adoption: How acceptable were the intervention(s) to the primary care medical team and the children/families in the pediatric clinics etc? (from process measures and post intervention surveys) Implementation: How many of the intervention activities were provided as planned? Quality control measures will be used to evaluate the integrity of the intervention(s). Maintenance: How much of the intervention effect is sustainable? Individual effects will be evaluated based on the 24 month follow data. Institutional effects evaluation will include the potential to maintain services using third-party coverage.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

360

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • New York
      • The Bronx, New York, United States, 10461
        • North Bronx Health Network

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

7 years to 12 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

BMI greater than 85th percentile for sex, age 7-12 years

Exclusion Criteria:

health or condition that would interfere with study participation, unwilling or inability to provide parent/guardian consent or child ascent, intention to move from area

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Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Prevention
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: Standard Intervention
Behavioral: Standard intervention
The Standard Intervention will receive: 1) an initial consult, which includes an overview of lifestyle goals, 2) quarterly follow-up, 3) and a monthly newsletter.
Experimental: Intensive lifestyle
Behavioral: Intensive lifestyle
The intensive lifestyle intervention will include the standard intervention plus 1)12 core group modules for parents (to address roles and skills) and for children (to enhance motivation and skills and to provide physical activity), 3) Tailored support using a "toolbox" approach from community health workers as extensions of the Family Weight Management professional education staff, and 4) monthly after-core follow-up groups.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
BMI percentile for age and sex, biomarkers e.g, glucose, insulin, lipids
Time Frame: 12 months after randomization
12 months after randomization

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
dietary intake, and physical activity measures
Time Frame: 12 months after randomization
12 months after randomization

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)

Collaborators

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Judith Wylie-Rosett, EdD, RD, Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2009

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2012

Study Completion (Actual)

April 1, 2013

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 23, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 23, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

February 25, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

October 18, 2017

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

October 16, 2017

Last Verified

October 1, 2017

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • R18DK075981 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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