Teens weigh in daily to fight obesity in new study

NCT ID NCT04837586

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 04, 2026 · Updated 22 times

Summary

This study tests if weighing yourself every day can help teens ages 12 to 18 with obesity manage their weight. About 99 teens will be split into three groups: usual care, usual care plus a simple scale, or usual care plus a smart scale that sends weights to their doctor. Researchers will check if daily weighing is acceptable, safe, and helpful over 12 weeks.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • M Health - Pediatric Weight Management Clinic

    RECRUITING

    Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55454, United States

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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