Brief Motivational Interviewing to Reduce Body Mass Index Study (BMI²)

Protocol Summary

Brief Motivational Interviewing to Reduce Body Mass Index (BMI²) is a two-year, longitudinal, randomly controlled trial to test interventions addressing the key barriers to obesity counseling in pediatric primary care.  BMI² practitioners received training in brief motivational interviewing (MI) and behavior therapy – efficient ways to help parents change behavior that promises to transform the way pediatricians practice.  Practices were randomized into one of three arms:  Usual Care (control); Pediatrician Only (mid-level intervention) or Pediatrician and Registered Dietitian (high-level intervention).

Aims