Gaming Technology to Encourage Healthy Weight and Activity in Youth
| Status: | Completed |
|---|---|
| Conditions: | Obesity Weight Loss |
| Therapuetic Areas: | Endocrinology |
| Healthy: | No |
| Age Range: | 10 - 12 |
| Updated: | 4/17/2018 |
| Start Date: | October 2015 |
| End Date: | September 2016 |
The goal of the proposed randomized controlled trial is to test the efficacy of exergaming
(i.e. video gaming that involves physical activity) to reduce adiposity in overweight and
obese children.
(i.e. video gaming that involves physical activity) to reduce adiposity in overweight and
obese children.
The GAMESQUAD study is a 6-month, 2-arm randomized controlled trial among 46 overweight/obese
children (aged 10 to 12 years) assigned to: 1) 3 hours/week of in-home exergaming or 2) a
control group. An innovative aspect is the inclusion of a fitness trainer who will regularly
video chat with the participant and virtually monitor gameplay. The study will advance the
field by: 1) establishing the efficacy of exergaming to reduce BMIz among overweight and
obese children and 2) demonstrating the potential of exergaming to reduce body fat and
improve children's cardiovascular health.
children (aged 10 to 12 years) assigned to: 1) 3 hours/week of in-home exergaming or 2) a
control group. An innovative aspect is the inclusion of a fitness trainer who will regularly
video chat with the participant and virtually monitor gameplay. The study will advance the
field by: 1) establishing the efficacy of exergaming to reduce BMIz among overweight and
obese children and 2) demonstrating the potential of exergaming to reduce body fat and
improve children's cardiovascular health.
Inclusion Criteria:
- BMI percentile > or equal to 85 on the CDC growth chart
- Participating household has a high-speed internet connection
- At least 1 family member or friend who is willing to exergame in the home with the
participant for 3 hours/week
Exclusion Criteria:
- Pregnant
- Impairments that prevent normal ambulation
- Previous history, or current symptoms of, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal
injury, or epileptic seizures
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