Impact of Fitbit Plus Weight Management Program on Physical Activity and Metabolic Disease in Obese Adolescents

This study is evaluating the feasibility and efficacy of using Fitbit Charge HR devices to remotely track the physical activity of obese pediatric patients who are concurrently enrolled in a comprehensive weight loss intervention program. Patients will receive Fitbit devices and will be called weekly to review their average daily steps and heart rates. Patients will receive theFitbit either at the beginning of classes or upon completion of classes. Patients will then be followed remotely and called weekly for 12 additional weeks after completing classes. The two groups will be compared to examine for differences.

Study Type: Interventional

Allocation: Randomized

Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study

Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment

Masking: Open Label

Primary Purpose: Treatment

Official Title: Impact of Fitbit Plus Weight Management Program on Physical Activity and Metabolic Disease in Obese Adolescents

Estimated Enrollment: 60

Study Start Date: May 2015

Estimated Study Completion Date: April 2016

Estimated Primary Completion Date: April 2016 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)