Mindfulness-based group intervention in adolescents at-risk for excess weight gain: A randomized controlled pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To assess feasibility/acceptability of a mindfulness-based approach to excess weight prevention in adolescents at-risk for excess weight gain. To pilot test efficacy of a mindfulness-based intervention for improving food reward sensitivity, stress-eating, executive function (EF), and BMI/adiposity.

Methods

A pilot randomized controlled trial was conducted with 12-17y adolescents at-risk for excess weight gain based on above-average weight (body mass index [BMI]≥70%ile) or parental history of obesity (BMI≥30 kg/m²). Adolescents were randomized to a mindfulness-based (n = 29) or health education control group (n = 25) that met for six weekly one-hour sessions. Feasibility/acceptability were determined from attendance and acceptability survey ratings. At b

SUBMITTER: Shomaker LB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6585452 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature