Screen-time Weight-loss Intervention Targeting Children at Home

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Reducing screen-based sedentary behaviour; Overweight and obesity; Physical activity; Public Health - Health promotion/education

• Registration Number: ACTRN12611000164998
• Lead Sponsor: Ralph Maddison

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2011-02-10
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 270

Inclusion Criteria

Child aged at least 9 years of age and less than 13 years
Live within the greater Auckland area
Uses electronic media (TV, computer, video games) greater than or equal to 15 hours per week in the primary household (according to primary caregiver report)
Overweight/obese according to Cole International cut-off criteria
Able to provide written informed assent/consent to participate in study
Speaks and understands English

Exclusion Criteria

Any medical condition that prevents/interferes with regular physical activity
Another child in the household has been recruited into the study
Lives in more than one household and spends an equal amount of time per week in each household

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified