Expansion, evaluation and sustainability of a new paediatric weight management service

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Overweight and obesity; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity

• Registration Number: ACTRN12616000101482
• Lead Sponsor: Jacqueline Walker

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2016-02-01
• Study Completion: 2018-11-22
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 50

Inclusion Criteria

To be involved in the study, children and adolescents must meet the following criteria:
* Be referred to the weight management service by a paediatrician, general practitioner or member of the education department
* Be less than 2 years of age, above the 97th%ile on the WHO growth charts and gaining weight rapidly, or less than 2 years of age and assessed by a paediatrician or general practitioner to have weight concerns OR
* Be 2-18 years of age with a BMI equal to or greater than the 85th%ile on the US-CDC charts or greater than or equal to the 85th%ile on the WHO charts.

Exclusion Criteria

Children or adolescents will be excluded from the project if a parent/guardian is unable or not willing to attend clinic appointments.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified