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

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'Meir children's sport and health center'

Kfar Saba, Israel, 44281