Status:
COMPLETED
Barriers to Treatment in Obese Adolescents
Lead Sponsor:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Collaborating Sponsors:
VA Premier Health
Conditions:
Obesity
Eligibility:
All Genders
11-18 years
Phase:
PHASE1
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to identify significant racial and ethnical differences in risk factors for development of obesity and weight loss in adolescents in Central Virginia
Detailed Description
* Participation for 6 months in a program incorporating exercise, nutritional counseling and behavioral support leads to measurable improvements in overall fitness, metabolic indicators and loss of bo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 11-18
- Above 95th percentile for weight
- Reside within 30 miles of program site
- Ability to comprehend basic instructions
- Ability to perform basic exercise movements
Exclusion
- Having a metabolic disorder that causes weight gain
- Having a cognitive deficit that impacts learning and comprehension
- Having a physical defect that prevents exercise
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2003
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
292 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00167830
Start Date
November 1 2003
End Date
December 1 2013
Last Update
January 20 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298