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A Family-Based Weight Loss Intervention for Youth With Intellectual Disability
NCT02033642 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is twofold. First, to examine the efficacy of a 24-session, 6-month family-based behavioral intervention (FBBI) - as compared to a waitlist FBBI group, which later receives the same FBBI - that targets weight loss in adolescents/young adults with intellectual disability aged 14-22 years. Second, to examine the efficacy of a 12-session, 6-month Maintenance intervention that targets maintenance of weight loss in the same population of adolescents/young adults with intellectual disability. The Maintenance condition follows the completion of each FBBI group and involves a re-randomization to either the Maintenance intervention or no further intervention. Primary outcome measures include body weight and Body Mass Index (BMI). Secondary outcome measures include physical activity/sedentary behavior (measured via accelerometry), dietary patterns (3-Day Food Records), and self-efficacy (brief questionnaire). Hypotheses are that: (1) participants in the FBBI condition will lose more weight (and reduced BMI) than participants in the waitlist treatment condition, and that (2) participants in the Maintenance condition will maintain weight lost (and reductions in BMI) or experience less weight regain, as compared with participants who receive no further intervention following FBBI.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Family Based Behavioral Intervention
- BEHAVIORAL Maintenance
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- University of Massachusetts Boston — Boston
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 31 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-08-22 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-01-19 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02033642
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02033642 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 31 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Massachusetts, Boston, which has 8 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Obesity appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Family Based Behavioral Intervention is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02033642 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Massachusetts. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02033642 about?
NCT02033642 is a clinical study titled "A Family-Based Weight Loss Intervention for Youth With Intellectual Disability". The purpose of this randomized controlled trial is twofold. First, to examine the efficacy of a 24-session, 6-month family-based behavioral intervention (FBBI) - as compared to a waitlist FBBI group, which later receives the same FBBI - that targets weight loss in adolescents/young adults with intel...
What is the current status of trial NCT02033642?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 31 participants. The study started on 2012-08-22. Estimated completion is 2018-01-19.
What conditions does trial NCT02033642 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Obesity. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02033642?
The interventions under investigation include: Family Based Behavioral Intervention (BEHAVIORAL), Maintenance (BEHAVIORAL). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02033642?
This trial is sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Boston, which has 8 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02033642 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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