Self-weighing for Weight Management in Adolescents Seeking Obesity Treatment: A Randomized Pilot
99 patients age 12 to \<18 years old with obesity (BMI \>/=95th percentile), will be randomized to one of three treatment interventions: 1. Usual Care 2. Usual Care plus advice to weigh daily on simple scale 3. Usual Care plus advice to weigh-daily on an EHR-connected scale Survey data collected at baseline, 2, 4, 6, and 12-weeks, and qualitative interviews at 12 weeks, will assess acceptability, safety, self-efficacy, and BMI. Recruitment will also be assessed (% eligible patients who consent). In order to understand real-world feasibility of this intervention, the clinic staff will work with patients to connect the scales to Epic.
• Ages 12 to \< 18 years
• Body mass index (BMI) \>/= 95th percentile
• Parent or legal guardian of the child participant
• Parent aged \> 18 years