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ifestyle intervention for children with mental health disorders

Conditions
Children with psychiatric disorders (e.g. ADHD, Autism, Anxiety disorders, Depression) and an unhealthy lifestyle.
Registration Number
NL-OMON28236
Lead Sponsor
ZonMw
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Pending
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
80
Inclusion Criteria

In order to be eligible to participate in this study, a subject must meet all of the following criteria:
-between 6-12 years old;
-a diagnosis according to the DSM-5 (any presentation);
-somatic concern assessed by medical examination and/or lifestyle screening (overweight, obesity, underweight, unhealthy diet, sleeping problems, inactivity and screen time use);
-willingness to set lifestyle goals;
Comorbidities are allowed except for severe eating disorders (i.e. anorexia) and diabetes mellitus type I.

Exclusion Criteria

A potential subject who meets any of the following criteria will be excluded from participation in this study:
-unable to respond to questions (parents or children);
-no access to a home internet connection;
-insufficient mastery of Dutch language in parents or children;
-physically incapable to do physical exercises;
-surgery in past 6 months or next 12 months impacting physical activity or dietary intake;
-any, medical condition severely restricting diet.
-severe underweight

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Primary Objective:<br>The primary objective of this study is to test the effectiveness of a multi-modal lifestyle intervention program in routine clinical care compared to care as usual (CAU) for children (6-12 years) with mental health problems in increasing their Quality of Life (QoL) using the KIDSCREEN-27 Questionnaire. <br>
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Secondary Objectives: <br>Additional objectives are (1) to investigate the effectiveness of the program compared to CAU on mental health, (2) to investigate the effectiveness of the program compared to CAU on physical health and lifestyle parameters, (3) to identify potential moderators and mediators of the response to the lifestyle program and (4) to assess cost-effectiveness the lifestyle program for these specific children.<br>
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