ive, Eat and Play (LEAP2) project

Not Applicable

Active, not recruiting

• Conditions: OverweightObesity; Overweight; Obesity; Public Health - Health service research; Public Health - Health promotion/education

• Registration Number: ACTRN12607000443493
• Lead Sponsor: Centre for Community Child Health at the Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, Royal Children’s Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2007-08-31
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 440

Inclusion Criteria

Children are aged between 5 and 9 years at baseline and are either overweight or mildly obese at the initial measuring session (International Obesity TaskForce (IOTF) cut-off points, Cole et al, 2000). Informed parental consent is required.

Exclusion Criteria

Participants are excluded if they a) are in the ‘very obese’ weight category (BMI z-score >=3.0), b) have any chromosomal, endocrine or medical condition/disability/medication which, in the judgement of the investigators, could impact on their weight or growth, or c) are currently receiving ongoing weight management in a secondary or tertiary care program.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified