Status:
UNKNOWN
The Effect of Eccentric Training on Anthropometrics, Physical Fitness and Bone Strength in Overweight Children
Lead Sponsor:
Meir Medical Center
Conditions:
Childhood Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
5-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of aerobic eccentric training in overweight and obese children.
Detailed Description
recent studies have shown that similarly to regular exercise, aerobic ECcentric Contraction (ECC) exercise induces changes in the musculoskeletal system while using lower energy consumption, due to th...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Children and adolescents aged 5-18.
- Children and adolescents with overweight defined as BMI percentile over 85%.
- Children and adolescents who are able to perform moderate physical activity.
- Children and adolescents that participate in 'Meir' hospital sports and health centre.
Exclusion
- Participant that does not wish to participate - will not be obligated to do so, and shall not participate in the study.
- Participants with orthopaedic history in the past two years.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 20 2020
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
November 1 2021
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04284670
Start Date
February 20 2020
End Date
November 1 2021
Last Update
February 26 2020
Active Locations (1)
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'Meir children's sport and health center'
Kfar Saba, Israel, 44281