Effectiveness of a treatment for pediatric obesity

This is a current project.

Description

This project is studying the effectiveness of family-based intervention to promote healthy weight and treat obesity in children and adolecents. The study includes a randomized clinical trial involving120 children and their parents who are seeking treatment for pediatric obesity. Results will provide evidence of the effectiveness, cost-efficiency and consumer satisfaction of the intervention andl ultimately support therapies to treat pediatric obesity in clinical practice.

Project Administration

Ric Steele, principal investigator

Ann McGrath Davis, co-investigator

Project Contact

Ric Steele, Ph.D., Associate Professor
Clinical Child Psychology
2011 Dole Human Development Center
1000 Sunnyside Avenue
Lawrence, KS 66045-7555
rsteele@ku.edu
785-864-0550 (phone)
785-864-5202 (fax)

Funded by

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration

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