Dialectal behavior therapy for teens with obesity and low mood
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether Dialectal Behavior Therapy (DBT)—a structured skills-based counseling program—can help teens make healthier behavior changes. It is for teens who have obesity and mild to moderate symptoms of depression, and it checks whether they can follow the study plan.
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Who can take part
- Be between 14 and 17 years old
- Have obesity based on your BMI level (BMI z-score greater than 1.4)
- Have mild to moderate depression symptoms (PHQ-9 score 5 to 19)
- Not take medications for obesity (including Ozempic) and not use steroids
- Not currently be in psychotherapy or DBT, and have parental approval
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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