Online weight program for teens 11–14
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a new online program to help teenagers ages 11–14 with overweight or obesity. It uses group meetings and brain scans (MRI) to understand how the program works and if it helps.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 11 and 14 years old.
- Your weight needs to be in the overweight or obese range (based on BMI).
- You need to speak English.
- You must have internet access (WiFi or data) to join online group meetings.
- Your home must be in Lubbock County, Texas, or nearby.
- You should not be currently in another weight management program, and you must not have any medical or mental health condition that would make participation hard (like pregnancy or a serious developmental delay).
- You will also need to be able to safely go into an MRI scanner (no metal implants, certain piercings, etc.).
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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