Diet and Exercise in Overweight Children Postburn

Early Phase 1WithdrawnNCT00537160

Shriners Hospitals for Children

Overview

Examine clinical results of an interdisciplinary weight management program that includes medical evaluation, nutrition counseling, exercise, and behavioral interventions.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Conditions

Obesity Burns

Interventions

Behavior modification, Nutrition Education, ExerciseBEHAVIORAL

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 10 YearsMax age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * 10-18 years old * BMI \> or = 95th percentile * \> 1 year postburn and out of pressure garments * Live within 100 minle radius of SHC * Informed consent and HIPPA form signed * Parent/guardia willing to make time commitment Exclusion Criteria: * Undergone major surgery in the 4 months prior to start of program or have any major surgery planned in 2 year time frame * Physical/health condition that precludes regular exercise * Significant mental health diagnosis * Advised by MD not to exercise * Thyroid disease, routine steroid use,pregnancy * Unable to understand the instructions/content of program

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

BMI

Time frame: 12 and 24 months following intervention

Secondary Outcomes

fitness level

Time frame: 12 and 24 months following intervention

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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