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Purpose

This study aims to conduct a proof-of-concept study to assess the feasibility, acceptability, and effectiveness of a Metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) -supported healthy lifestyle behavioral intervention among adolescent patients, their families, and their clinical team.

Conditions

Eligibility

Eligible Ages
Between 12 Years and 18 Years
Eligible Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Inclusion Criteria

  • Must meet National Institutes of Health criteria to qualify for MBS for adolescents (BMI >35 kg/m^2 and at least one existing co-morbidity [e.g. elevated blood pressure, hypercholesterolemia, etc.] or a BMI>40kg/m^2). - received psychological clearance for surgery

Exclusion Criteria

  • is not medically referred by a physician for bariatric surgery - Refuses to participate in the study

Study Design

Phase
N/A
Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
N/A
Intervention Model
Single Group Assignment
Primary Purpose
Supportive Care
Masking
None (Open Label)

Arm Groups

ArmDescriptionAssigned Intervention
Experimental
Treatment
  • Behavioral: Healthy Lifestyle Behavioral Intervention (MBS -supported intervention)
    After patient/parent consent is completed, participants will begin the pre-MBS intervention phase. A minimum of 6 1- hour sessions will occur pre-MBS, and 26 will occur post-MBS.Dr. Klement, MBS coordinator and a diabetes educator will manage session delivery to adolescents/parents. All content will follow the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP)-adapted curriculum flow. After that the research assistant will perform outreach, reminder calls, and follow-up for missed appointments. Pre-and post-MBS intervention delivery (based on adapted curriculum/model) may consist of a combination of 1-on-1 and group sessions (in-person or virtually), and online support tools, dependent upon adolescent/parent qualitative feedback on delivery method preference.

More Details

Status
Completed
Sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

Study Contact

Detailed Description

This proof-of-concept study aims to evaluate the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary effectiveness of a lifestyle behavioral intervention integrated with metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) for adolescents with severe obesity. Targeting youth aged 12-18, the intervention is designed to enhance pre- and post-operative outcomes by supporting sustained healthy behaviors among patients and their families. Guided by formative qualitative research (AIM 1), the team will adapt an evidence-based multimedia lifestyle program (AIM 2) to align with adolescent MBS patients' unique needs and preferences. The adapted intervention will then be pilot-tested (AIM 3) among adolescent patients at a large adolescent healthcare system, with participants followed up to 12 months post-surgery. The program includes online components delivered before and after surgery, with progress evaluated at multiple time points. In addition to anthropometric and cardiometabolic outcomes, the study will assess intervention engagement, satisfaction, and delivery fidelity using the RE-AIM framework. The overarching goal is to demonstrate that combining lifestyle support with MBS can improve adherence, reduce attrition, and enhance long-term health outcomes among adolescents with severe obesity.

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