Pain relief may boost weight loss success in teens
NCT ID NCT04046562
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a program that addresses chronic pain can help teens with obesity stay in weight management treatment. Fifty adolescents aged 12-18 with both obesity and musculoskeletal pain will either receive the Pain and Weight Treatment (PAW) plus standard care, or pain education plus standard care. The goal is to see if treating pain improves attendance and long-term healthy behaviors.
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Connecticut Children's Medical Center
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What this could mean
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Active substance
Pain and Weight Treatment (PAW) behavioral intervention
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a way to help teens with obesity and chronic pain stay in treatment and adopt healthier habits.
What could go wrong
This is a small early-stage study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The intervention is behavioral, so effects may be modest.
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