The relationships between obesity, lifestyle behaviours, and cardiovascular health in children.

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Cardiovascular Disease; Obesity Correlates; Cardiovascular - Normal development and function of the cardiovascular system; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity; Public Health - Health promotion/education

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000433606
• Lead Sponsor: Massey University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2014-04-29
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: ot yet recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 400

Inclusion Criteria

Children will be deemed eligible if they are ages 8-10, reside in the greater Wellington area, and do not have any sign of injury or illness. This will be determined by a standardized health screening questionnaire, and a physical activity readiness-questionnaire (PAR-Q) that will be completed by a parent or guardian.

Exclusion Criteria

Children will be ineligible to participate if they have had an orthopaedic injury or surgery that has prohibited full function within the previous four weeks, have been prescribed any cardiovascular medications, or if the parent or guardian consent form and child assent form are not returned signed.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified