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Dialectal Behaviour Therapy to Enhance Health Behaviour Change for Adolescents Living With Obesity (DIRECTION Trial)

RecruitingNAAges 14 Years - 17 YearsAllUniversity of Manitoba
NCT05338944 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This research is being conducted to evaluate emotion-focused therapy that incorporates elements of mindfulness, distress tolerance, and relationship support. The investigators want to learn if this therapy, called Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) will help improve quality of life and weight management in youth at risk for type 2 diabetes. Individuals will be randomly assigned to weekly group based session in one of 3 intervention arms; lifestyle + DBT, lifestyle alone, or a control arm.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * 14-17 years old * BMI z-score \>1.4 * signs of mild-moderate depression (PHQ-9 score 5-19) * willing and able to comply with study procedures Exclusion Criteria: * more than one health co-morbidity * being treated with medication for obesity * taking steroids * currently being treated for atypical antipsychotics * have an orthopedic injury or chronic illness that would prevent them from performing the intervention * experienced weight loss or enrolled in weight loss program in the six months prior to the study * they are currently and/or in the past 12 months have been prescribed any weight loss medication(s) including Ozempic * self reported history of alcoholism or drug abuse * history of self-harm or suicide attempts in the past 12 months * currently enrolled in psychotherapy or DBT * parents do not approve of you participating * unable to read, speak and understand English as translation will not be provided * unable/unwilling to give assent/consent
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What it tests

  • Dialectical behavioral therapy
  • Lifestyle
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Where

3 sites
University of Calgary
Calgary, Canada
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Canada
McMaster University
Hamilton, Canada
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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