Study of Impact of Behavioral Intervention- Exercise, Nutrition, Education- on Body Mass Index (BMI)

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Conditions studied: Obesity

In brief

This study will evaluate the impact a behavioral intervention can have on BMI. The researchers anticipate the intervention group will experience a decrease in BMI of approximately five points. The intervention group will be compared to a control group. This is a long term, randomized, controlled study. The behavioral intervention is conducted during a four hour monthly session. The behavioral intervention includes: exercise, education on medical aspects and nutrition, and empowerment.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00132132

Run by

Steward St. Elizabeth's Medical Center of Boston, Inc.

People needed

30

Starts

2005-08-01

Expected to finish

2008-02-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-05-21

Who can join

Age: 10 and older, up to 20. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Ages 10-20 years
• BMI>85%

You may not qualify if…

• Endocrine disorder
• On psychotropic medications

Where it is running

• Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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