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Barriers to Treatment in Obese Adolescents
This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Virginia Commonwealth University
Collaborator:
VA Premier Health
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Virginia Commonwealth University
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT00167830
First received: September 9, 2005
Last updated: January 16, 2014
Last verified: January 2014
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Purpose
The purpose of this study is to identify significant racial and ethnical differences in risk factors for development of obesity and weight loss in adolescents in Central Virginia
| Condition | Intervention | Phase |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity | Behavioral: Motivational Interviewing Behavioral: Strength and Cardiovascular Conditioning Behavioral: Food selection and portion control | Phase 1 Phase 2 |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment Masking: None (Open Label) |
| Official Title: | Understanding The Barriers in Treatment of Obesity in Adolescents 11-18 in Central Virginia |
Further study details as provided by Virginia Commonwealth University:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- A decrease in body mass index. [ Time Frame: 6 months and 1 year ]
- Improvement in metabolic indicators. [ Time Frame: 6 months and 1 year ]
- Improvement in fitness measures [ Time Frame: 6 months and 1 year ]
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Improved subject compliance with exercise and diet. [ Time Frame: 6 months and 1 year ]
- Improved parental compliance and support. [ Time Frame: 6 months and 1 year ]
- Increase knowledge of nutritional principles [ Time Frame: 6 months and 1 year ]
- Improved attitude toward healthy behaviors [ Time Frame: 6 months and 1 year ]
- Increased self-esteem and motivation [ Time Frame: 6 months and 1 year ]
- Decreased negativity [ Time Frame: 6 months and 1 year ]
- Improved family cohesiveness [ Time Frame: 6 months and 1 year ]
| Enrollment: | 292 |
| Study Start Date: | November 2003 |
| Study Completion Date: | December 2013 |
| Primary Completion Date: | December 2013 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
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Experimental: Lifestyle Intervention
Dietary modification and exercise.
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Behavioral: Motivational Interviewing
Biweekly meetings with a behavior specialist to review subject's progress with the protocol and explore challenges subject is facing in adopting healthy lifestyle behaviors.
Behavioral: Strength and Cardiovascular Conditioning
Subjects take part in an exercise program to include 30 minutes of cardiorespiratory exercise at 70% maximum heart rate, and 30 minutes of strength training on Nautilus machines.
Behavioral: Food selection and portion control
Subjects meet on a biweekly basis with a registered dietitian who presents educational information about healthy food selection and portion control.
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Detailed Description:
- Participation for 6 months in a program incorporating exercise, nutritional counseling and behavioral support leads to measurable improvements in overall fitness, metabolic indicators and loss of body fat for obese adolescents.
- Degree of loss of body fat, improved overall fitness and improvements in metabolic indicators can be correlated with the degree of compliance and participation for 6 months in the program.
- Parental involvement and support can be correlated with the degree of compliance and participation in the program.
- Socioeconomic factors can be correlated with the degree of compliance and participation in the program.
- Cultural differences in diet, attitudes toward body shape, and family dynamics can be correlated with success or failure in a weight loss program.
- Individual differences in self-esteem, self-discipline and feelings of connectedness with family members can be correlated with success or failure in a weight loss program.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 11 Years to 18 Years (Child, Adult) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | All |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 11-18
- Above 95th percentile for weight
- Reside within 30 miles of program site
- Ability to comprehend basic instructions
- Ability to perform basic exercise movements
Exclusion Criteria:
- Having a metabolic disorder that causes weight gain
- Having a cognitive deficit that impacts learning and comprehension
- Having a physical defect that prevents exercise
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00167830
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00167830
Locations
| United States, Virginia | |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | |
| Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23298 | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
Virginia Commonwealth University
VA Premier Health
Investigators
| Principal Investigator: | Edmond Wickham, M.D. | Virginia Commonwealth University Depts. of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics |
More Information
Publications:
Stern M, Mazzeo SE, Porter J, Gerke C, Bryan D,and Laver J. Self-esteem, teasing and quality of life: African American adolescent girls participating in a family-based pediatric overweight intervention. Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings. DOI:10.1007/s10880-006-9029-4, 2006
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
| Responsible Party: | Virginia Commonwealth University |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT00167830 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
760 |
| Study First Received: | September 9, 2005 |
| Last Updated: | January 16, 2014 |
Keywords provided by Virginia Commonwealth University:
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Pediatric Overweight, African American; Adolescent; Intervention, Teasing; Self-esteem Quality of Life Metabolic syndrome Insulin resistance |
Diabetes Nutrition Motivation Culture BMI Cardiorespiratory fitness Resistance Training Compliance |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Obesity Overnutrition Nutrition Disorders |
Overweight Body Weight Signs and Symptoms |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on August 18, 2017