Status:
TERMINATED
Text2bHealthy: Using Innovative Methods in Childhood Obesity Treatment
Lead Sponsor:
University of British Columbia
Conditions:
Overweight and Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
10-16 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
In Canada, the number of obese children and adolescents has increased tremendously. Interventions addressing diet and physical activity have been successful in the short-term. However, a great number ...
Detailed Description
Around the world, the amount of people who are overweight is increasing. This has become a public health crisis. Obesity, especially in children, is a problem because it is associated with risk for he...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Overweight/obese teens
- Aged 10 to 16 years
- Completion of the Shapedown BC program
- Being a resident of the greater metropolitan area of Vancouver
- Not expected to move within the study time period
- Ability to read and speak in English at a 6th grade level
Exclusion
- Participating in other physical activity or nutrition studies or programs such as the Weight Watchers or Jenny Craig
- Pregnancy
- Any co-morbidities which require immediate medical attention
- Any musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, or orthopedic problems or disabilities precluding from being physically active
- Use of a prescription medication which could interfere with the child's weight
- Failure to complete the Shapedown BC program
- Diagnosis of Type 1 diabetes
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
2 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01800331
Start Date
March 1 2013
End Date
August 1 2014
Last Update
May 12 2015
Active Locations (1)
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The British Columbia Children's Hospital
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, V6H 0B3