The purpose of the research is to evaluate the digital wellness nurse (DWN) app to find out if it is helpful in delivering the FIT Families intervention. The study is sponsored by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Adolescents (ages 12-17)
Adolescent BMI ≥ 90th percentile for age and gender
Primary caregiver either overweight (BMI 25.0 to 29.9) or obese (BMI ≥ 30) and willing to participate in treatment
Adolescent residing primarily with the primary caregiver in a rural community (RUCA Codes 4-10)
Obesity secondary to medication use for another medical condition (e.g., steroids, antipsychotics)
Obesity secondary to a chronic condition (e.g., Down syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Cushing's syndrome)
Pregnancy (e.g., caregivers and youth will be asked each week if they expect if they are pregnant)
Mental/emotional disorder (e.g., schizophrenia or other psychosis), suicidal, or homicidal
Machine and Human Interaction
Lead sponsor
National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)
Collaborator