Family-Based Behavioral Treatment for Childhood Obesity Implemented in Pediatric Primary Care: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Intensive behavioral interventions for childhood overweight and obesity are recommended by national guidelines, but are currently offered primarily in specialty clinics. Evidence is lacking on their effectiveness in pediatric primary care settings.

Objective

To evaluate the effects of family-based treatment for overweight or obesity implemented in pediatric primary care on children and their parents and siblings.

Design, setting, and participants

This randomized clinical trial in 4 US settings enrolled 452 children aged 6 to 12 years with overweight or obesity, their parents, and 106 siblings. Participants were assigned to undergo family-based treatment or usual care and were followed up for 24 months. The trial was conducted from November 2017 through Augu

SUBMITTER: Epstein LH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10265310 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature