Impact of a Childhood Obesity Intervention for African American Families
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- OverweightObesity
- Registration Number
- NCT02044731
- Lead Sponsor
- University of California, Berkeley
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact on body mass index (BMI) of a 5-session childhood obesity intervention for African American families among children aged 5-12 years. We hypothesize that children participating in the program will experience a reduction in BMI.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 19
Inclusion Criteria
- BMI greater than or equal to the 85th percentile for age and sex
- Attends an elementary school in the Pittsburg Unified School District in California
- Parent of child meeting above criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Body mass index (BMI) Baseline and at week 10 Change in BMI will be calculated from measured height and weight
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Blood pressure Baseline and at week 10 Change will be calculated based on measured blood pressure
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Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Parkside Elementary School
🇺🇸Pittsburg, California, United States
Parkside Elementary School🇺🇸Pittsburg, California, United States