Effects of a Low Glycemic Index in Obese Children
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Registration Number
- NCT02049788
- Lead Sponsor
- Chulalongkorn University
- Brief Summary
The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a low-GI diet program and a standard counseling program in the treatment of obese Thai children.
- Detailed Description
Obese children aged 9-16 years from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital were randomized to receive instruction either for a low-GI diet (intervention group) or a low-calorie, low-fat diet (control group). Both groups were followed-up every month for six months. The primary outcomes were body composition changes during the six-month period, measured by dual X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Secondary outcomes were metabolic syndrome risk changes measured by fasting plasma glucose, insulin, and lipid profiles.
The adherence to the nutritional education and physical activity recommendation was evaluated by using three-day dietary records (two weekdays and one weekend day) and a physical activity questionnaire at each visit. All participants were examined and counseled about physical activity and life style modification strategies by a pediatrician at every visit.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 70
- Children aged between nine to sixteen years old
- BMI higher than the International Obesity Task Force cut-off
- psychological problems
- underlying diseases that might affect a weight management program
- used drugs associated with weight increment or reduction
- attended other weight management programs
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change from baseline in body composition measured by BIA and DEXA at month 6 6 months
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change from baseline in metabolic syndrome risks at month 6 6 months Metabolic syndrome risks are fasting blood sugar, insulin and lipid profiles.
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Chulalongkorn University
🇹🇭Patumwan, Bangkok, Thailand
Chulalongkorn University🇹🇭Patumwan, Bangkok, Thailand