Telephone Physical Activity Intervention in Obese Youth
| Status: | Archived |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | Any |
| Updated: | 7/1/2011 |
| Start Date: | July 2010 |
| End Date: | August 2011 |
Telephone-Based 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.
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.
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