Can fighting shame help teens lose weight?

NCT ID NCT06864208

Summary

This study is testing if helping teens cope with the shame and stress of weight stigma makes standard weight management programs more effective. Researchers are comparing a program that starts with 4 weeks of stigma-coping skills to one that starts with general health information. They will measure changes in teens' stress levels, eating behaviors, and weight over 20 weeks.

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  • The Miriam Hospital

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    Providence, Rhode Island, 02903, United States

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