Turnip Consumption and Qigong Exercise Program on Weight Loss

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity, Adolescent

• Registration Number: NCT06698835
• Lead Sponsor: Assiut University

Brief Summary

Obesity and weight-related issues are prevalent concerns affecting individuals worldwide, with particular significance among the younger demographic, such as female students. As lifestyles evolve and dietary habits play a pivotal role in overall well-being, exploring innovative approaches to weight management becomes imperative. Thus, obesity is a huge public health importance with economic emotional and social consequences.

Detailed Description

Obesity is an epidemic causing serious health consequences, including diabetes, dyslipidemia, and hypertension. Obesity in adolescents can cause chronic brain hypoxia and affect learning. Weight loss occurs when energy intake is less than energy expenditure, and achieving an energy deficit remains the main dietary target. The evidence for the specific impact of vegetables is qualified. Recently, there has been much scientific interest and debate on the potential link between dairy consumption and body weight regulation. The idea of turnip consumption and qigong exercise includes a broad variety of subjects. vegetables are high in water and fiber and low in energy density, so their consumption is suggested to prevent obesity. Moreover, Traditional Chinese exercises are an ancient way of exercise and fitness, which have been reported to have unique advantages in the treatment of obesity.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2024-02-09
• Study Start: 2024-03-01
• Primary Completion: 2024-04-30
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-11-18
• Study First Posted: 2024-11-21
• Study Completion: 2024-11-30
• Status Verified: 2025-02
• Last Update Submitted: 2025-02-01
• Last Update Posted: 2025-02-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

• aged from 10 to 12 years
• free from any chronic diseases
• accept to participate

Exclusion Criteria

• have any digestive problems
• unable to communicate or participate

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
change fat mass index	3 months	it will be measured before and after the program
weight loss	3 months	It will be assessed by Body mass index before and after applying the intervention (Turnip Consumption and Qigong Exercise) and measure their effect on weight

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
assess their endurance	3 months	by using Harvard Step Test before and after the intervention (is a test of aerobic fitness, developed by Brouha et al. (1943) in the Harvard Fatigue Laboratories during WWII)
pulse Rate	2 weeks	by assessing pulse before and after the intervention
respiration rate	2 weeks	measure respiration rate before and after intervention
heart rate	2 weeks	measure heart rate before and after intervention

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Faculty of Nursing; 🇪🇬 Assiut, Egypt