Family health program for teens with obesity in rural areas
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This trial tests a virtual family intervention to help teens ages 12-17 with obesity and their primary caregiver (who is also overweight) improve health habits together. It's designed for families living in rural communities who both have a smartphone.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are a teenager between 12 and 17 years old
- Your BMI is at or above the 90th percentile for your age and gender
- Your primary caregiver (like a parent) has a BMI of 25 or higher and is willing to join the program
- You live with your primary caregiver in a rural area (small town or countryside)
- Both you and your caregiver have a separate Android or Apple smartphone with internet access
- Both you and your caregiver speak and understand English well
- Your obesity is not caused by a medication or a long-term health condition like Down syndrome
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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