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NCT Number: NCT01162512

Telephone Physical Activity Intervention in Obese Youth

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a telephone-based physical activity (PA) intervention in obese adolescents attending a Health Weight Comprehensive Clinic. Secondary aims focus on increasing the amount of change in obesity markers, namely waist circumference and BMI z-scores. The investigators hypothesize the following: 1.The telephone-based PA intervention will increase PA levels above the mail group; and 2. The telephone-based PA intervention will provide changes in waist circumference and BMI z-scores above the mail group.

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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

12 year–18 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

ECU Pediatric Comprehensive Healthy Weight Clinic

Greenville, North Carolina, 27858, United States

About this study

Obesity rates in youth have tripled over the past 20 years. Physical activity aids in weight loss and is critical for weight maintenance. Further, physical activity has other physiological and psychological benefits. Obese youth often see specialists for weight loss treatment. Treatment in a pediatric population uses a multi-component approach, but physical activity if often overlooked. Combining physical activity information with physician care and nutritional information could improve weight loss and the overall health of these obese children.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • 12 to 18 years old
  • attending the ECU Pediatric Comprehensive Healthy Weight Clinic

Exclusion criteria

  • must be able to read and write in English
  • must be able to participate in physical activity

Treatment and study plan

Physical activity

Behavioral

physical activity counseling sessions will occur by telephone weekly for 2 months

Primary outcomes

  1. physical activity

    Time frame: 4 months

    physical activity levels during the 2 month intervnetion will be measured and then physical activity will also be measured during a 2 month follow up period

Secondary outcomes

  1. BMI

    Time frame: 4 months

    waist circumference and weight and height will be measured. BMI will be calculated. After the 2 month intervention period the amount of change in waist circumference and BMI will be quantified. These measures will also be examined after a 2 month follow up period

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

East Carolina University

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Registry information

Official study title

Telephone-Based Physical Activity Intervention in Obese Youth

Acronym: TPAI

Important dates

Study start
2010
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2013
First posted
Jul 14, 2010
Registry last updated
May 25, 2016

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