Impact of a Childhood Obesity Intervention for African American Families

N/ACompletedNCT02044731

University of California, Berkeley19 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact on body mass index (BMI) of a 5-session childhood obesity intervention for African American families among children aged 5-12 years. We hypothesize that children participating in the program will experience a reduction in BMI.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

Purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

Conditions

Obesity Overweight

Interventions

Active and Healthy FamiliesBEHAVIORAL

A pediatric overweight/obesity intervention delivered through five bi-weekly family-based group sessions.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 5 YearsMax age: 12 YearsHealthy volunteers:

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Inclusion Criteria: * BMI greater than or equal to the 85th percentile for age and sex * Attends an elementary school in the Pittsburg Unified School District in California * Parent of child meeting above criteria Exclusion Criteria: \-

Locations (1)

Parkside Elementary School

Pittsburg, California, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Body mass index (BMI)

Change in BMI will be calculated from measured height and weight

Time frame: Baseline and at week 10

Secondary Outcomes

Blood pressure

Change will be calculated based on measured blood pressure

Time frame: Baseline and at week 10

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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