A Study of a Virtual Reality Module in Adolescents to Retrain their Brain to Make Healthier Choices

Overview

About this study

The purpose of this study is to:

To test the feasibility of a virtual reality module (VRM) in adolescents (ages 12-18 years) with obesity
To examine the effect of a weight management intervention utilizing the virtual reality module (VRM) on behavior related to nutrition and physical activity as well as body image in adolescents with obesity
To examine the effect of a weight management intervention utilizing the virtual reality module (VRM) on body weight, BMI and waist circumference outcomes in adolescents with obesity
Data from this pilot study will be used as the basis for future funding applications

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

Age 12-18 years old
BMI at or above the 95th percentile for age and gender based on 2000 CDC Growth Charts
Ability to attend in person clinical appointments related to the research study with an adult caregiver

Exclusion Criteria:

Participant age lies outside the specified range
BMI criteria not met
Child as specific emotional or physical impairment that would preclude meaningful engagement with the VRM despite ADA-directed assistive compliance
Patients receiving pharmacotherapy for weight loss
Patients actively engaged in a weight loss program

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location	Status
Rochester, Minn. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Seema Kumar, M.D.	Closed for enrollment
Jacksonville, Fla. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Richard White, M.D.	Closed for enrollment
Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz. Mayo Clinic principal investigator Amy Foxx-Orenstein, D.O.	Closed for enrollment

Mayo Clinic Location

Status

Rochester, Minn.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Seema Kumar, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Richard White, M.D.

Closed for enrollment

Scottsdale/Phoenix, Ariz.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Amy Foxx-Orenstein, D.O.

Closed for enrollment

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