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Brain Activation & Satiety in Children 2 Study
Brain Activation & Satiety in Children 2 Study
Researchers are partnering with overweight children ages 10-12 and parents to evaluate the effects of a weight management drug combined with family-based behavioral treatment for weight management in kids.
Conducted in Seattle, Federal Way, & Everett, WA
Compensation Provided
Parent/Guardian with High Weight Status
Child Age 10-12 with High Weight Status
Fast Facts
Study Background
Looking for help to better manage your and your child's weight? Researchers at Seattle Children's Hospital want to find ways to help overweight kids, 10-12, and their parents reach and maintain a healthy weight.
During this 24-week treatment program, you and your child will attend free family-based weight management classes, and your child will be randomized to receive either a study medicine that would help them with weight control OR a placebo medicine.
Join our compensated study and further research on adolescent weight management today!
During this 24-week treatment program, you and your child will attend free family-based weight management classes, and your child will be randomized to receive either a study medicine that would help them with weight control OR a placebo medicine.
Join our compensated study and further research on adolescent weight management today!
Additional Information
Researchers at Seattle Children's Hospital want to find ways to help overweight kids and their parents reach and maintain a healthy weight.
You may qualify for this study if you meet the following criteria:
Your child may qualify for this study if they meet the following criteria:
Please note this is an English language only study.
- Are the parent or guardian of a child 10-12 years old
- Can attend weekly treatment sessions with your child, online and/or in-person
- BMI of 27 or greater
Your child may qualify for this study if they meet the following criteria:
- Heavy for their age & gender
- Between the ages of 10-12 (or in this age group within the next 6 months)
- Have at least one parent with BMI of 27 or greater
Please note this is an English language only study.
If you are eligible and decide to take part in this study, you and your child would:
- Attend free family-based weight management classes, which total about 90 minutes long & meet once a week in the evening for 6 months at one of our clinic sites OR remotely (we could help with travel costs and remote connection equipment)
- Get measurements of your weight & height, diet, & activity before, during, & after treatment
- Be randomized to receive either a study medicine that would help them with weight control OR a placebo medicine
- Three 6-hour visits at the University of Washington, where your child will have two MRI scans, blood testing, body measurements, & surveys to complete
- Three 60-minute visits for body measurements at 2, 6, & 12 months after treatment ends
You will be compensated up to $570 in gift cards and checks for your participation.
There is no cost for you to participate.