Plain-English translation of NCT04837586 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This pilot study is testing whether daily self-weighing can help teenagers manage their weight more effectively. Participants will receive standard obesity treatment at a clinic and be randomly assigned to either weigh themselves daily with a regular scale, weigh themselves daily with a smart scale that automatically sends data to their doctor's records, or receive standard care alone.
Obesity in teenagers increases the risk of serious health problems like diabetes and heart disease, but many busy doctors struggle to find practical tools to help their young patients lose weight. This study explores whether regularly checking your own weight—a simple habit that has helped adults—might work for teens too.
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You will receive regular obesity treatment at the pediatric weight management clinic. Depending on which group you're randomly assigned to, you may be asked to weigh yourself daily using either a regular scale or a smart scale that connects to your electronic health record. The study team will track how often you weigh yourself and how it affects your weight over time, and they will ask you and your parent questions about your experience with daily weighing.
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