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NCT00259324 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Childhood Obesity Treatment Targeting Specific Behaviors
A NA study, sponsored by The Miriam Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 81
- Enrollment target
NCT00259324 is a NA study that has completed, run by The Miriam Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 81 participants.
The verdict
NCT00259324, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by The Miriam Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 81 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The US is in the midst of an obesity epidemic, affecting young children. The pediatric primary care setting is an ideal place to address this problem since most families have frequent contact with their pediatrician and a child's health status is regularly assessed in this setting. Recommendations for treating children with a body mass index (BMI) over the 85th percentile in the primary care setting have been developed by an Expert Committee on childhood. Programs are needed that meet the recommendations from the Committee, which include: 1) beginning treatment as young as possible; 2) focusing on the family, with the parent being the primary change agent for treatment; 3) using behavior modification techniques to change eating and activity behaviors; and 4) making 2 or 3 very specific changes in diet and activity at one time. Thus, the aim of this R21 application is to develop, implement, and evaluate a 6-month behavioral childhood obesity intervention that meets the Committee's recommendations and can be implemented in a primary care setting. A second aim of this project is to determine which eating and activity behaviors should be targeted in the intervention. One hundred thirty-five children, aged 4 to 9 years with a BMI \> 85th percentile, assessed and referred by their pediatricians, will be randomized to one of three conditions: 1) a newsletter condition; 2) a Behavioral Parenting Program that increases physical activity (60 min/day) and decreases sweetened drink consumption (\< 3 servings/week) (Traditional); or 3) a Behavioral Parenting Program that reduces TV watching (\< 2 hours/day) and increases low-fat milk consumption (2 servings/day) (Substitutes). Follow-up assessments on weight, height, and standardized BMI (z-BMI), the primary dependent variable, will be conducted at 3, 6, 9, and 12 months. Pediatricians will provide follow-up letters to families, regarding weight and height status, following the assessments. This pilot study allows us to determin
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Diet and Activity
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 81 participants |
| Start Date | 2005-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2009-02 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00259324
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00259324 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 81 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is The Miriam Hospital, which has 136 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Diet and Activity is the first listed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00259324 about?
NCT00259324 is a clinical study titled "Childhood Obesity Treatment Targeting Specific Behaviors". The US is in the midst of an obesity epidemic, affecting young children. The pediatric primary care setting is an ideal place to address this problem since most families have frequent contact with their pediatrician and a child's health status is regularly assessed in this setting. Recommendations f...
What is the current status of trial NCT00259324?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 81 participants. The study started on 2005-09. Estimated completion is 2009-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00259324?
The interventions under investigation include: Diet and Activity (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00259324?
This trial is sponsored by The Miriam Hospital, which has 136 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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