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.
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.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
21
Subjects and their parents will receive mindful eating based behavioral modification program over multiple sessions
Mayo Clinic in Rochester
Rochester, Minnesota, United States
Body Mass Index
Body Mass Index would be calculated at baseline, at 3 months and at 6 months
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
Quality of Life
Well validated questionnaires of quality of life would be assessed at baseline, at 3 months and at 6 months.
Time frame: Baseline and 6 months
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