Examining the Role of Executive Functioning in Family-Based Intensive Health Behavior and Lifestyle Treatment

The objectives of this open trial feasibility study are to examine the impacts of intensive health behavior and lifestyle treatment (IHBLT) on youth and caregiver executive functioning (EF), weight status, health behaviors (dietary intake, disordered eating, physical activity), and psychological functioning. Investigators propose to enroll 10 youth 13 to 17 years of age who have overweight or obesity (OV/OB) and a primary caregiver. Families will receive six months of evidence-based family focused group IHBLT based on social, cognitive, and family systems theories. Families will complete assessments of EF skills (objective and self-report), weight status, dietary intake, physical activity, and psychological functioning at pre- and post-treatment.

NCT Number	NCT06969235
Lead Sponsor	University of Missouri-Columbia
Conditions	Pediatric Overweight
Enrollment	10 participants
Start Date	2025-05-05
Primary Completion	2026-12 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-08 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-12