Screening, feedback and treatment in overweight 4-8 year old children: the MInT study

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Overweight/obesity in children; Public Health - Other public health; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12609000749202
• Lead Sponsor: niversity of Otago

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2009-08-28
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1500

Inclusion Criteria

All children enrolled at local general practices or attending Paediatrics Outpatients will be invited to attend well child screening checks. Only those with BMI values greater than or equal to the 85th percentile (CDC) will be randomised to feedback and intervention conditions.

Exclusion Criteria

Inability to participate in a behavioural intervention.
On any medication known to affect body composition or growth.
Not intending to reside in Dunedin for the next two years.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified