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NCT Number: NCT00994084

Healthy Kids-Houston: A Community Childhood Obesity Intervention Program

The collaborative study is to determine the effectiveness of an after-school community-based program to prevent obesity among minority children.

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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

8 year–13 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Houston Parks and Recreation Department Community Centers

Houston, Texas, 77023, United States

About this study

Childhood obesity is a major health issue in the United States, particularly among minority children. An integrated after-school program that offers structured and fun physical activities with nutrition and behavior lessons in community centers operated by the Houston Parks and Recreation Department might prevent obesity among minority children who live in the neighborhood.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Live in close proximity of the community centers

Exclusion criteria

  • Medical or physical conditions that prevent the child from participating in the physical activities

Treatment and study plan

Healthy Kids-Houston program

Behavioral

Children receive 90 minutes of after-school structured physical activities and 30 minutes of nutrition and behavior lessons twice a week during three 6-week sessions at the community centers. The 6-week sessions take place once in the fall, once in early spring and once in late spring.

Other names: Healthy Kids-Houston curriculum

Control

Behavioral

Children do not receive the Healthy Kids-Houston behavior modification program but will participate in the regular after-school enrichment programs offered by the community centers.

Primary outcomes

  1. Body mass index

    Time frame: One school year

Secondary outcomes

  1. Agility

    Time frame: One school year

  2. Muscular strength and endurance

    Time frame: One school year

  3. Self esteem

    Time frame: One school year

  4. Physical activity level

    Time frame: One school year

  5. Flexibility

    Time frame: One school year

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Baylor College of Medicine

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Healthy Kids-Houston: An Integrated Community Program for the Prevention of Obesity Among Minority Children

Acronym: HKH

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2013
Study completion
2013
First posted
Oct 14, 2009
Registry last updated
Jan 28, 2015

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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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