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NCT Number: NCT02214108

Effect of Physical Activity Through Interactive Video Games in Overweight Children

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of interactive video game in management of overweight in children. The investigators will evaluate the effect of product versus standard physical activity.

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Key information

Conditions

Obesity Behavior Body Weight Motor Activity Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

5 year–10 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 3

Primary location

Pediatric Center Albina Patino

Cochabamba, 555, Bolivia

About this study

Background. Child Overweight and obesity are a world public health problem, in low income countries is more. One difficulty in the management is the poor adherence to physical activity, some studies show that active video games could improve this.

Objective: Establish the effect of the introduction of active video game (Nintendo Wii) on fitness, anthropometry and adherence to treatment, as part of an intervention program for the management of childhood obesity in children over 5 years of age with obesity Methodology: A clinical trial, randomized and controlled. children between 5-10 years with a diagnosis of overweight or obese, were divided into two groups. (Wii group), received 3 weekly sessions of one hour of physical activity by an active video game, the other group (control group) received 3 weekly sessions of one hour of physical activity by static exercises.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • children aged 5-10 years with a diagnosis of overweight or obese (according to WHO criteria)

Exclusion criteria

  • overweight or obese due other disease.

Treatment and study plan

Nintendo Wii

Other

Tennis, box and bowling on Nintendo Wii, 3 hours per week.

Other names: active video games

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Body Mass Index

    Time frame: one month

Secondary outcomes

  1. change in weight

    Time frame: one month

  2. change in physical endurance

    Time frame: one month

  3. variations in serum lipids

    Time frame: 1 month

    Cholesterol, triglycerides.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Centro Pediatrico Albina de Patino

Other

Collaborators

  • University of Chile

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Physical Activity Trough Interactive Video Games in Overweight, Randomized, Controlled Study.

Important dates

Study start
2012
Primary completion
2014
Study completion
2015
First posted
Aug 12, 2014
Registry last updated
Mar 4, 2016

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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