Implementing Dynamo: a Tailored Lifestyle Promotion Intervention Among Pediatric Patients With Cardiometabolic Risk Factors

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are studying a tailored lifestyle intervention called Dyn@mo for children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years who have cardiometabolic risk factors like obesity, high blood pressure, glucose regulation issues, or abnormal cholesterol levels. This intervention aims to increase physical activity and decrease sedentary time to help improve the participants' heart and metabolic health. The study is currently in the phase of implementing this program. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups. In the experimental group, children wear sensors including a heart rate monitor, GPS receiver, and accelerometer for seven days to collect detailed data on their heart rate, movement, and physical activity. This information creates a personalized activity plan using an interactive web tool. The control group also wears the sensors but receives traditional physical activity advice without using the sensor data to guide counseling. During the study, researchers measure changes in physical activity levels, blood pressure, glucose control, cholesterol, and body mass index at the start and after one year. Children are monitored using the wearable devices and a web application to support personalized coaching. The study lasts for at least one year, allowing ongoing assessment of how the intervention affects the participants' health and activity habits over time.

Dynamo: a Tailored Lifestyle Promotion Intervention Among Pediatric Patients With Cardiometabolic Risk Factors