Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of a Comprehensive Weight Management Program on Obese Adolescents and Children
Lead Sponsor:
Yale University
Conditions:
Pediatric Obesity
Insulin Resistance
Eligibility:
All Genders
8-16 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
To compare anthropometric and metabolic effects of a comprehensive weight management program on obese adolescents and children in comparison to regular clinical weight management visits.
Detailed Description
Patients are randomized (2:1) to either the intensive or standard treatment (control). Those who get randomized into the intensive group go to a family-based weight management program, including exerc...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Ages 8-16 years old
- BMI \>95th percentile for age/gender based on CDC
- Both primary caregiver/parent and child must agree to participate in the nutrition classes
Exclusion
- endocrinopathies, including hypothyroidism and diabetes
- Psychiatric disorders that will interfere with ability to complete follow-up and adherence to protocol
- Any behavioral or psychosocial issue that will interfere with subject's completion of program, including eating disorder.
- Any use of medication (steroids, for ex.) that contributes to excess adiposity.
- Any use of pharmacological intervention for weight management, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, or herbal supplements.
- Any concurrent membership in a weight management program.
- Inability or unwillingness of parent to accompany the child to nutrition classes.
- Pregnancy
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2002
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
February 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
200 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00409422
Start Date
May 1 2002
End Date
February 1 2007
Last Update
June 24 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Yale University School of Medicine
New Haven, Connecticut, United States, 06520