Impact of the motivational interviewing for childhood obesity treatment: The Obemat2.0 randomized clinical trial
Primary result · BMI z-score reductionResult — go to the resultB −0.11 95% CI −0.20 to −0.01Authors' conclusion
Training primary care professionals on motivational interviewing supported by dietitians and educational materials, enhanced the efficacy of childhood obesity therapy.
Study context
- Population
- Children aged 8–14 years with obesity treated by paediatrician-nurse pairs (BCUs) in primary care centres, Tarragona (Spain); 1–11 monthly treatment visits during 1 year201 analysed
- Participants
- 303 children
- Comparison
- Motivational interviewing training plus dietitian-led education and educational materials vs standard care
- Primary endpoint
- BMI z-score reduction
- Follow-up
- 1 year
Methodological detailscluster, primary care
- Cluster
- Primary care
Primary result
As reported in the abstract
B
−0.11
95% CI −0.20 to −0.01
P = 0.025
By group
SC
−0.27
± 0.31
MI
−0.36
± 0.35
Further findings
| Outcome | B (95% CI) | P value |
|---|---|---|
| BMI % reduction | −2.06 (−3.89 to −0.23) | P = 0.028 |
- BMI % reduction: mixed model with centres as random effects; greater reduction with MI
Safety
- No severe AEs related to the study were notified
Original publication
Impact of the motivational interviewing for childhood obesity treatment: The Obemat2.0 randomized clinical trial. Pediatr Obes. Published 11 May 2024. doi:10.
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