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NCT Number: NCT03245164

The Effects of Group Exercise and Basketball on Obese Children

This study aimed to compare the effects of group exercises under physiotherapist control and basketball program on body composition and motor skills of obese children. 45 obese children aged 10 years were randomly included to the physiotherapy (n=15), basketball (n:15), and control group (n:15). The children were assessed before and after 12-week study duration. Body Mass Index (BMI), the percentage of body fat, and circumference values of the children were recorded. Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-Brief Form (BOTMP-BF) was used to determine motor skills of children.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

10 year–10 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

About this study

The roles of active physiotherapy programs and sport programs on the management of the problems arising from childhood obesity should be determined. Although the effects of exercise and various sport branches on decrease obesity and obesity related problems, the effects of group exercises managed by physiotherapists and team sports on body composition and motor skills of obese children are not clear so health professionals may have difficulties while suggesting better physical activity for this population.

Thus, body composition and motor skills of the included children were recorded at the beginning. They were then grouped into three in order to compare the effects of group exercises and basketball. Children in the control group did not participate in any of them. Intervention lasted 12 weeks so they were then taken to the assessments at the end of this duration.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • children who were born in 2006 (10 years old),
  • children whose BMI values were ≥95. Percentiles,
  • a report which was given by a doctor to state that the child could participate in aerobic exercise,
  • children who had not continued to a diet program for 3 months,
  • children who had not participated regularly in any sport or exercise for 6 months.

Exclusion criteria

  • children who had any disease requiring use of medicine,
  • children who had any pain to prevent doing exercise or sport,
  • children who had any neuromuscular disease

Treatment and study plan

Physiotherapy group exercises

Other

Physiotherapy exercises had aerobic, balance, strength exercises with music.

Basketball program

Other

Basketball education presented the techniques about playing basketball and basketball games were played.

Primary outcomes

  1. Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency-Brief Form (BOTMP-BF)

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    The BOTMP-BF test was used to determine the motor skills of the children. It is a popularly used test to specify the level of motor skills of children. Touching nose with index fingers as eyes closed and pivoting thumbs and index fingers were scored for bilateral coordination. Walking forward heel-to-toe on a line for balance, push-up numbers for strength,and number of one-legged side hop in a given duration for speed-agility were scored. Filling in a star, drawing a line through a path, and copying shapes were scored to determine fine motor integration. Stringing blocks in a given time duration was scored for manual dexterity. Catching a Tossed-ball with one hand and dribbling a ball with alternative hands were scored for upper limb coordination. Scoring is explained in the booklet of BOTMP-BF. A total score of this test was acquired.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Body Mass Index

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Body Mass Index (BMI) was calculated as weight (in kilograms) divided by height (in meters) squared (kg/m2).

  2. Body Fat

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Body fat was determined by skinfold measurements (in milimeters). Lange Skinfold caliper (Cambridge Scientific Industries, Cambridge, MD) was used to determine the percentage of body fat. Triceps, biceps, chest, sucscapula, abdominal, and suprailiac regions were measured. All measurements were taken only from the right side of their body. During these measurements, all children remained standing. Slaughter's equation was used to calculate the percentage of body fat.

  3. Circumferences

    Time frame: 12 weeks

    Arm, waist, chest, and hip circumferences were measured using an inelastic tape while the children were standing and breathing normally. Right arm was taken as a reference for circumference. Values were recorded in centimeters.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Eastern Mediterranean University

Other

Collaborators

  • Hacettepe University

Registry information

Official study title

Comparing the Effects of Group Exercise and Basketball on Body Composition and Motor Skills of Obese Children

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Aug 10, 2017
Registry last updated
Aug 10, 2017

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