A family-based weight loss randomized controlled trial for youth with intellectual disabilities.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Scant data exist on weight loss interventions for youth with intellectual disabilities (ID).

Objective

To compare weight loss among youth with ID randomized to a 6-month, family-based behavioural intervention (FBBI) or a waitlist and to compare weight loss among youth who completed a 6-month maintenance (FBBI-M) intervention to a control group (FBBI-C).

Methods

Youth with ID and overweight/obesity, aged 14-22 years, were randomized to the FBBI or to a waitlist and subsequently randomized to a maintenance intervention or a control group. Sessions were held weekly during the FBBI and biweekly during the FBBI-M. Using an intention-to-treat approach, we used linear mixed models to test differences in the change in weight and in BMI from the start of FBBI.

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SUBMITTER: Bandini LG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9100997 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature