Telephone-Based Physical Activity Intervention in Obese Youth
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Sponsor
- East Carolina University
- Enrollment
- 60
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- physical activity
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 9 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a telephone-based physical activity (PA) intervention in obese adolescents attending a Health Weight Comprehensive Clinic. Secondary aims focus on increasing the amount of change in obesity markers, namely waist circumference and BMI z-scores. The investigators hypothesize the following: 1.The telephone-based PA intervention will increase PA levels above the mail group; and 2. The telephone-based PA intervention will provide changes in waist circumference and BMI z-scores above the mail group.
Detailed Description
Obesity rates in youth have tripled over the past 20 years. Physical activity aids in weight loss and is critical for weight maintenance. Further, physical activity has other physiological and psychological benefits. Obese youth often see specialists for weight loss treatment. Treatment in a pediatric population uses a multi-component approach, but physical activity if often overlooked. Combining physical activity information with physician care and nutritional information could improve weight loss and the overall health of these obese children.
Investigators
Katrina D DuBose
Associate Professor
East Carolina University
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- •12 to 18 years old
- •attending the ECU Pediatric Comprehensive Healthy Weight Clinic
Exclusion Criteria
- •must be able to read and write in English
- •must be able to participate in physical activity
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
physical activity
Time Frame: 4 months
physical activity levels during the 2 month intervnetion will be measured and then physical activity will also be measured during a 2 month follow up period
Secondary Outcomes
- BMI(4 months)