Overview of the Web-Based Program
weight loss
After completing the phase 1 of the intervention, all participants (adolescents and parents) completed a tailoring questionnaire before being randomized to the web-based tailored intervention or the web-based comparison program. The tailoring questionnaire was used in the intervention to provide an individually tailored program that integrated the perspectives of both parents and their adolescent children, whereas those in the web-based comprehensive program received generalized health information. Parents were targeted to participate in the web-based program, as the intervention was designed to promote positive parenting skills to support adolescent weight loss. Both web-based programs consisted of 8 weekly web-based sessions delivered through a secure website. At the start of each week, parents received an automated text reminder to complete the week’s sessions. A research assistant (blinded to condition) provided additional reminders later in the week (by phone, email, or text) and was available to provide technical support as needed. The web-based program was developed in collaboration with the University of Michigan Center for Health Communication Research.