Effect of Mindful Eating on Body Mass Index in Obese Adolescents
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 14 - Any |
| Updated: | 1/1/2014 |
| Start Date: | December 2012 |
| End Date: | November 2014 |
Effect of Mindful Eating on Body Mass Index and Cardiovascular Risk Markers in Obese Adolescents: A Pilot Randomized Clinical Trial
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.
with special focus on diet and nutrition on weight and cardiovascular risk markers in obese
adolescents.
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.
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.
Inclusion Criteria
- BMI at or greater than the 95th percentile for age and gender
Exclusion Criteria
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