Status:

COMPLETED

A Waist Circumference and Body Fat Percentage Dual-Dimension Nine-Square Grid Model for Precision Obesity Management: A Randomized Controlled Trial in Overweight/Obese University Students

Lead Sponsor:

Hainan Normal University

Conditions:

Overweight and/or Obesity

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-36 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The goal of this randomized controlled trial is to test whether a dual-dimensional 9-grid matrix intervention improves body composition and exercise adherence compared to standard aerobic exercise in ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Age \& Status:
  • Full-time university students aged 18-36 years
  • Overweight/Obesity Diagnosis (per Chinese criteria):
  • Males: Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥24 kg/m² AND waist circumference ≥85 cm
  • Females: Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥24 kg/m² AND waist circumference ≥80 cm
  • Exercise Capacity:
  • Able to safely perform moderate-intensity exercise (confirmed by Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire \[PAR-Q\], all items "No")
  • Tech Compliance:
  • Own smartphone with proficiency in health apps (e.g., WeChat Sport)
  • Informed Consent:
  • Signed written consent with commitment to complete 12-week intervention

Exclusion

  • Metabolic Diseases:
  • Diagnosed diabetes, thyroid dysfunction, or history of cardiovascular disease
  • Exercise Contraindications:
  • Orthopedic/neurological conditions limiting exercise
  • Confounding Medications:
  • Use of weight/metabolism-affecting drugs in past 3 months
  • Special Physiological Status:
  • Pregnancy or lactation
  • Conflicting Participation:
  • Concurrent enrollment in other weight-management trials

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

April 20 2025

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

August 9 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

50 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07133542

Start Date

April 20 2025

End Date

August 9 2025

Last Update

August 21 2025

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Hainan Normal University

Haikou, Hainan, China