Exergaming to Increase Physical Activity in Overweight/Obese Children and Adolescents
Overview
- Phase
- N/A
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Sponsor
- Norwegian University of Science and Technology
- Enrollment
- 6
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- Daily time physical activity (moderate, vigorous and very vigorous)
- Status
- Terminated
- Last Updated
- 4 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The primary purpose of this study is to examine the effects of regular exergaming for 8 weeks in 24 overweight/obese children and adolescents (10-17 years) on maximal aerobic fitness (VO2max) and physical activity levels measured before and after (8 weeks) intervention period, and in addition at follow-up (12 weeks). We also wish to investigate the effects on markers of cardio metabolic health and body composition, measured at baseline, 8 weeks and 12 weeks follow-up.
Also, the participants gaming frequency will be registered throughout the 8 week period, as well as during the follow-up between 8 and 12 weeks. Aim of this study is to investigate if access to this game can provide health benefits for overweight/obese children and adolescents.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •Defined as overweight/obese for age and sex
- •Able to ride a bike for up to 60 minutes
Exclusion Criteria
- •Known cardiovascular disease
- •Taking beta-blockers or anti-arrhythmic drugs
- •Other diseases that restrict them from doing High-Intensity Training
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Daily time physical activity (moderate, vigorous and very vigorous)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
Measured by activity monitors (SenseWear Armband) which participants will wear for one week at start of intervention period and at 12 weeks.
Secondary Outcomes
- Daily time in very vigorous intensity activity (>9.0 metabolic equivalents = METs)(8 and 12 weeks)
- Bioelectrical impedance(8 and 12 weeks)
- Fasting triglycerides, LDL-, HDL- and Total cholesterol, as blood marker of cardiometabolic health(8 and 12 weeks)
- Daily average energy expenditure(8 and 12 weeks)
- Daily average number of steps(8 and 12 weeks)
- Daily time in sedentary activity (< 3.0 metabolic equivalents = METs)(8 and 12 weeks)
- glucose response to a 2 hour glucose tolerance test, as blood marker of cardiometabolic health(8 and 12 weeks)
- VO2max(8 and 12 weeks)
- Daily time in moderate intensity activity (3.0-6.0 metabolic equivalents = METs)(8 and 12 weeks)
- Daily average total physical activity duration(8 and 12 weeks)
- Daily time in vigorous intensity activity(8 and 12 weeks)
- Blood Pressure(8 and 12 weeks)
- Fasting circulating glucose, as blood marker of cardiometabolic health(8 and 12 weeks)
- Circulating insulin concentration, as blood marker of cardiometabolic health(8 and 12 weeks)
- Daily time physical activity (moderate, vigorous and very vigorous)(8 weeks)