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Childhood Obesity Clinical Trial in Baton Rouge, LA

Access cutting-edge childhood obesity treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Baton Rouge. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center

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Why Participate?

  • No-Cost Study Care

  • Local to Baton Rouge

    Convenient for LA residents

  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

    Access to innovative therapies

  • Expert Medical Care

    Close monitoring by specialists

  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Baton Rouge site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Childhood Obesity Study in Baton Rouge

The research team is recruiting 900 children between the ages 5-17 with obesity from Tennessee and Louisiana. The team is assigning children and their caregivers by chance to one of five groups. In the first group, 300 children and their caregivers receive 26 hours of IBT. In the second group, 300 children and their caregivers receive 13 hours of IBT. The remaining three groups of 100 children and their caregivers receive 16, 19, or 22 hours of IBT. Children's healthcare providers, nutritionists, and social workers are providing IBT to each of the groups over six months. At the start of the study and again after one year, the research team is measuring the children's body mass index, or BMI. BMI is a measure of a person's body fat based on their height and weight. The team is also looking at the children's: * Diet * Exercise * Sleep * Media use * Quality of life

Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

BMI≥95th percentile for age and sex based on standardized CDC growth curves.
parent/caregiver aged ≥ 18 years old
are comfortable speaking and reading English or Spanish;
are a patient of a participating clinical practice;
are able to provide written or verbal consent/assent;
are able to attend scheduled sessions in the 12-month study;
are willing to make behavioral and lifestyle changes;
are able to access the internet to participate in online intervention components;
complete baseline data collection, including child height and weight; and
complete at least 90% of baseline survey items no later than 14 days after the baseline visit.

Exclusion Criteria

families for whom the primary care provider (PCP) or site principal investigator (PI) thinks the study and/or intervention is clinically/medically inappropriate (e.g. developmental delay, disordered eating, mobility impairments, cognitive or mental difficulties);
participant child is taking weight management medications at the time of enrollment;
participant child plans to undergo bariatric surgery or another weight loss operation during the 12-month study; or
participant caregiver-child dyad has plans to move during the 12-month study and will no longer be a patient of a participating clinic.

Not sure if you qualify? Submit your interest and a study coordinator will help determine your eligibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Baton Rouge?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06654323) has an active research site in Baton Rouge, LA that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

Still have questions? Our study coordinators are here to help.

Childhood Obesity Treatment Options in Baton Rouge, LA

If you're searching for childhood obesity treatment options in Baton Rouge, LA, this clinical trial (NCT06654323) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Baton Rouge research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced childhood obesity specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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