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Addressing Anxiety and Stress for Healthier Eating in Teens

Launched by THE METIS FOUNDATION · Aug 31, 2021

Trial Information

Current as of May 23, 2025

Unknown status

Keywords

Obesity Overweight Anxiety Adolescent Prevention Interpersonal Psychotherapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

ClinConnect Summary

This study is a randomized controlled trial in which 40 adolescent girls aged 12-17 years-old with weight in the 75th percentile or higher for their age and sex, and elevated anxiety symptoms, will be randomly assigned to an IPT or CBT 12-week group intervention. Approximately 20 adolescent girls will be enrolled at each of two sites: Uniformed Services University (USU) and Colorado State University (CSU). After a screening and baseline assessment, participants will attend an individual meeting with the leaders of their assigned group to learn more about the group process and establish goal...

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

  • Participant Inclusion Criteria:
  • 12-17-year-old adolescent girls
  • BMI ≥ 75th percentile
  • Anxiety symptoms: 32 or higher on State Trait Anxiety Inventory for Children-Trait Scale
  • Participant Exclusion Criteria:
  • Any medical condition (as well as pregnancy or breastfeeding)
  • Individuals who have any DSM psychiatric disorder that, in the opinion of the investigators, would impede competence or compliance or possibly hinder completion of the study
  • Medication impacting mood or weight
  • Psychotherapy

About The Metis Foundation

The Metis Foundation is a dedicated clinical trial sponsor focused on advancing medical research and innovation to improve patient outcomes. With a commitment to ethical practices and scientific rigor, the Foundation collaborates with healthcare professionals, academic institutions, and industry partners to facilitate the development of novel therapies and interventions. By prioritizing patient safety and data integrity, the Metis Foundation aims to contribute to the growing body of knowledge in various medical fields and support the translation of research findings into effective clinical applications.

Locations

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Fort Collins, Colorado, United States

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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