Among overweight adolescents, does a community based program (Curtin Activity, Food and Attitudes Program) lead to improved activity and food behaviours?

Completed

• Conditions: obesity; Public Health - Health promotion/education; Physical Medicine / Rehabilitation - Physiotherapy; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611001187932
• Lead Sponsor: Curtin University

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-11-15
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 96

Inclusion Criteria

body mass index > 85th percentile

Exclusion Criteria

obesity due to identified genetic, metabolic, endocrine disease; psychiatric disorder; medic assessed as unsuitable to participate

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physical activity assessed by accelerometer (time in sedentary, light and moderate/vigorous activity)[study entry (pre waitlist), pre program (post waitlist), immediately post program, 3, 6 and 12 months post program];Nutrition behaviour assessed by 3 day food diary (daily serves of fruit, vegetables, 'extras')[study entry (pre waitlist), pre program (post waitlist), immediately post program, 3, 6 and 12 months post program]