NCT03995394
Text Messaging Pediatric Obese Patients
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NCT03995394
INTERVENTIONAL
Use of Text Messaging for Positive Reinforcement to Help Improve Quality of Life in Pediatric Obese Patients
This study hopes to investigate the relationship between positive reinforcement for exercise activities in pediatric obese participants and quality of life. The investigators hypothesize that providing positive reinforcement through text messaging to children living with obesity will improve their overall quality of life. The investigators will recruit pediatric obese participants and administer a pre and post survey regarding quality of life. The family will be given recommendations on various ways to increase physical activity weekly. These participants will then receive positive reinforcement for completed exercises through text messages.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Body Mass Index (BMI) \>95th percentile
* Has a cell phone
Exclusion Criteria:
* Developmental delay and inability to read
* Does not have a cell phone
Pediatric Obesity
- SUPPORTIVE_CARE
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- Type: OTHER
- Name: Positive Reinforcement Text Message
- Description: A text message comprising the words, "Great job! We're so proud of you! Keep up the good work!"
- Arm Group Labels: Positive Reinforcement Group
- Marsha Ma