Changing Health and Lifestyle Behaviors of Offspring Following Maternal Bariatric Surgery

Changing Health and Lifestyle Behaviors of Offspring Following Maternal Bariatric Surgery

This is the Phase 2 pilot/feasibility randomized controlled trial of HALO (Health And Lifestyle Behaviors In Offspring), a parent-led behavioral intervention targeting a high-risk pediatric population (i.e., residing offspring ages 6-12; body mass index > the 70th and < 120% of the 95th percentiles of mothers with severe obesity) that is uniquely well-timed, when mothers are highly engaged in behavior change and losing weight during the first year following bariatric surgery.

Inclusion criteria:

• Female caregivers with a biological child (either sex) aged 6-12 years
• Caregiver is 3-12 months post undergoing a non-device based bariatric surgical procedure
• Caregiver is able to read, write, and speak in English
• Child has a BMI > the 70th and < 120% of the 95th percentile
• Child not currently engaged in weight management (behavioral, pharmacologic)
• Child has no chronic medical conditions or developmental disabilities
• Child resides in her home > 75% of the time
• Child is willing to participate

Exclusion criteria:

• Female caregiver is not pregnant at time of enrollment
• Must not live >75 miles from Cincinnati Children's Hospital Main Campus.
• Child BMI is > 120% of the 95th percentile