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Remote Youth Weight Loss
Research Study

Being overweight during adolescence can increase the risk of health problems and make it more difficult to maintain healthy habits over time. Researchers have developed lifestyle programs that may help teens improve their eating, physical activity, sleep, and overall health, but more research is needed to understand which approaches work best for supporting healthy weight management. This study will examine different lifestyle and behavioral programs for adolescents with overweight and obesity and aims to learn how these programs affect weight, eating behaviors, sleep, and overall health outcomes.

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Fast Facts

 Ages 14-19

Overweight

Compensation
provided

Conducted 
remotely

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Additional Information

This study is being conducted to better understand adolescent overweight and obesity and to explore ways to improve weight management, eating behaviors, sleep habits, and overall health in teens.

You may be eligible for this study if you meet the following criteria.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Ages 14–19
  • Fluent in English
  • Overweight (BMI at or above the 85th percentile for age and sex)

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Currently taking insulin or a weight loss medication
  • Diagnosed with Bulimia Nervosa or Anorexia Nervosa
  • Currently pregnant or less than 3 months postpartum

The length of participation depends on which study a participant qualifies for.

  • Project STAR: Participation lasts about 12 weeks.
  • Project WATCH: Participation lasts about 18 months, including a 6-month program and follow-up assessments.

Study Activities

Participants will take part in a healthy lifestyle program designed to support weight management and overall health.

For Project STAR, participants will:

  • Attend weekly virtual group sessions focused on weight management and healthy sleep habits for 12 weeks.
  • Complete study assessments at the beginning of the study, midway through the program, and at the end of the program.
  • Complete interviews, surveys, and computer-based activities as part of the assessments.

For Project WATCH, participants will:

  • Participate in one of two healthy lifestyle programs for 6 months.
  • Attend group sessions focused on healthy lifestyle habits.
  • Complete study assessments during the program and again 6 months and 12 months after the program ends.
  • Complete questionnaires, interviews, and health measurements during study visits.

Information collected during the study may include responses to questionnaires and interviews, as well as measurements related to health and wellness.

Participants who complete study activities may receive compensation for their time. Eligible participants will receive additional information about study requirements, scheduling, and compensation during the screening process.

There is no cost for you to participate in our research study.

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