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Can talk therapy heal the wounds of Weight-Based bullying in kids?

NCT ID NCT07685990

Symptom relief Sponsor: Western University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a trauma therapy program can help children aged 10 to 17 who have been bullied because of their weight. The therapy is based on Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and aims to reduce emotional distress, improve body image, and address eating-related challenges. Participants attend about 12 weekly virtual sessions and complete questionnaires before and after treatment. The main goal is to see if the program is practical and acceptable within a pediatric weight management clinic.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)-informed therapy
What this could lead to
If successful, this therapy could provide a new way to help children cope with the emotional trauma of weight-based bullying, reducing distress and improving self-esteem.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The therapy may not reduce symptoms significantly, and virtual sessions may not suit everyone.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 30 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Dec 2028

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

10 to 17 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children and adolescents aged 10-17 years enrolled in the HEAL Program at Children's Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre * Self-reported experiences of weight-based bullying or weight-related teasing associated with emotional distress * Clinically appropriate for outpatient trauma therapy participation as determined by the study team * Ability to participate in virtual therapy sessions in English * Willingness of both participant and caregiver to participate in study procedures and intervention components * Ability of the participant and caregiver to provide informed assent/consent Exclusion Criteria: * Acute psychiatric risk requiring a higher level of care (e.g.: active suicidal ideation with intent or plan, recent suicide attempt requiring crisis intervention, psychosis or loss of reality testing, severe psychiatric instability); * Severe eating disorder requiring specialized or intensive treatment; * Uncontrolled or medically unstable conditions requiring urgent or intensive intervention; * Developmental or cognitive conditions that significantly impair participation in TF-CBT; * Concurrent participation in other trauma-focused psychotherapy or interventions targeting trauma symptoms; * Pregnancy; * Lack of caregiver availability for treatment participation. * Not able to do virtual sessions

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Conditions

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injury obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity Psychological Trauma

As listed by the trial registrant

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Pediatric obesity Psychological trauma Weight-based bullying

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Locations

  • London Health Sciences Centre

    London, Ontario, N6A5W9, Canada

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