The Impact of Resistance Exercise Training On Metabolic Dysregulation in Obese Children.

McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre20 enrolled

Overview

Impact of resistance training in prepubertal children with obesity focusing mostly in changes in body composition and markers of insulin resistance. Hypothesis is that this will show positive changes in this randomized controlled trial.

24 obese prepubertal obese children randomized to either resistance training program or usual care for 12 weeks. Baseline blood profiles and DEXA scans done before and after 12 weeks of training with the help of kinesiology graduates from Concordia University kinesiology department.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Childhood Obesity Body Composition Resistance Training Insulin Resistance

Interventions

resistance trainingBEHAVIORAL

2 times a week resistance training

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 8 YearsMax age: 12 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * Between 8-12y * Prepubertal * Not on medications with known impact on weight loss Exclusion Criteria: * Pubertal * Uncontrolled thyroid condition * Type 2 diabetes

Locations (1)

Montreal Children's Hospital

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Changes in body composition as per DEXA scans

Time frame: 12 weeks

Secondary Outcomes

Changes in insulin resistance as per HOMA score

Time frame: 12 weeks

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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