Status:
WITHDRAWN
Mood and Behavior Changes Among Overweight Adolescent Females
Lead Sponsor:
University of Kentucky
Conditions:
Obesity
Depression
Eligibility:
FEMALE
10-14 years
Brief Summary
The specific aims of this study are to document the co-existence of depression, low self-esteem, and high-risk behaviors among overweight and at-risk for overweight female adolescents; and decrease th...
Detailed Description
How adolescents view (self-concept) and value themselves (self-esteem) may predict future adjustment and success in life. Self-concept comprises assessment of scholastic, athletic and job competence, ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Girls 10 through 14 years of age who are in good general health and have a BMI in the 85th to 95th percentile or greater than the 95th percentile
- Availability of a parent or guardian to ensure the child attends all monthly clinic visits and who will be available to attend the monthly educational sessions if the child is assigned to the intervention group
Exclusion
- Cardiac or pulmonary conditions such as cystic fibrosis, congenital heart disease, or other conditions that would impair ability to do fitness testing
- Physical challenges such as deformities that would impair ability to perform physical activities
- Use of medications such as corticosteroids, seizure medication, or other central nervous system (CNS) medications that would interfere with daily physical activity
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2005
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
September 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00127374
Start Date
January 1 2005
End Date
September 1 2006
Last Update
November 8 2016
Active Locations (1)
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States, 40536