Effect of Mindful Eating on Body Mass Index in Obese Adolescents
- Conditions
- Adolescent Obesity
- Registration Number
- NCT01764113
- Lead Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
- Brief Summary
This study is designed to study the effect of a family based mindfulness training program with special focus on diet and nutrition on weight and cardiovascular risk markers in obese adolescents.
- Detailed Description
40 obese adolescents would be randomized into either a mindfulness based behavioral modification program or standard dietary counseling. At least one parent would be expected to attend the counseling sessions. Patients would be followed for a period of 6 months. Anthropometric parameters, questionaiires relating to quality of life and blood tests would be drawn at baseline and and at 6 months.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 21
Not provided
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Body Mass Index Baseline and 6 months Body Mass Index would be calculated at baseline, at 3 months and at 6 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Quality of Life Baseline and 6 months Well validated questionnaires of quality of life would be assessed at baseline, at 3 months and at 6 months.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
🇺🇸Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Mayo Clinic in Rochester🇺🇸Rochester, Minnesota, United States