Telephone Physical Activity Intervention in Obese Youth

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity
• Interventions: Behavioral: physical activity

• Registration Number: NCT01162512
• Lead Sponsor: East Carolina University

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2010-07
• Study First Submitted: 2010-07-13
• Study First Submitted QC: 2010-07-13
• Study First Posted: 2010-07-14
• Primary Completion: 2011-10
• Study Completion: 2013-04
• Status Verified: 2016-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-05-23
• Last Update Posted: 2016-05-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
Physical Activity	physical activity	Participants will receive 7 weeks of weekly news letters and phone calls. The news letters and phone calls will include information about physical activity and ways to increase physical activity levels. This is in addition the standard medical care.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
physical activity	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 Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
BMI	4 months	waist circumference and weight and height will be measured. BMI will be calculated. After the 2 month intervention period the amount of change in waist circumference and BMI will be quantified. These measures will also be examined after a 2 month follow up period

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

ECU Pediatric Comprehensive Healthy Weight Clinic; 🇺🇸 Greenville, North Carolina, United States