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NCT00604981 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Multisystemic Therapy (MST) for Obesity in African American Youth
A NA study, sponsored by Wayne State University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 49
- Enrollment target
NCT00604981 is a NA study that has completed, run by Wayne State University. The registered enrollment target is 49 participants.
The verdict
NCT00604981, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Wayne State University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 49 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
Despite the dramatic increase in obesity and Type II Diabetes in adolescents, documented effective treatments for obesity and the consequential prevention of Type II Diabetes are scarce. Modification of food and activity choices is the foundation of obesity treatment; however, adolescents may find it difficult to follow recommended diet and exercise programs. This study uses a home-based treatment, Multisystemic Therapy (MST), to target change within the individual, family and environmental contexts. Participants are 49 obese (BMI\>95th percentile) African American adolescents (ages 12-17). 24 were randomized to receive the MST intervention and 25 were placed in Shapedown, a family group program. Families were recruited from the only university-affiliated medical center in Detroit, Michigan. Michigan's youth have higher rates of obesity, overweight, hypertension, and elevated cholesterol compared to the national average, and Detroit has the highest percentage of African Americans of any major city in the US. Families complete measurements at the start of the treatment, at the end of the treatment and one year after enrollment. We expect to find that youth in the MST group will show more weight loss and greater improvements in diet (e.g., caloric intake and exercise behaviors than will youth in Shapedown. These changes in food choices, activity levels, and weight are expected to remain after the end of treatment. This intervention is intended to provide immediate assistance to a vulnerable population disproportionately affected by obesity and its long-term health complications.
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Multisystemic Therapy (MST)
- BEHAVIORAL Shapedown
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 49 participants |
| Start Date | 2005-05 |
| Est. Completion | 2007-11 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00604981
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00604981 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 49 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Wayne State University, which has 163 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is the first listed.
NCT00604981 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00604981 about?
NCT00604981 is a clinical study titled "Multisystemic Therapy (MST) for Obesity in African American Youth". Despite the dramatic increase in obesity and Type II Diabetes in adolescents, documented effective treatments for obesity and the consequential prevention of Type II Diabetes are scarce. Modification of food and activity choices is the foundation of obesity treatment; however, adolescents may find i...
What is the current status of trial NCT00604981?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 49 participants. The study started on 2005-05. Estimated completion is 2007-11.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00604981?
The interventions under investigation include: Multisystemic Therapy (MST) (BEHAVIORAL), Shapedown (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00604981?
This trial is sponsored by Wayne State University, which has 163 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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