A Primary Care Educational Intervention for Families of Overweight Children

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Obesity

In brief

The purpose of the research is to find out if an educational booklet is helpful to families with overweight children. The educational booklet contains information for parents about nutritious eating, physical activity, and strategies for healthy living.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT00397865

Run by

University of Wisconsin, Madison

People needed

15

Starts

2006-10-01

Expected to finish

2007-08-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-10-05

Who can join

Age: 7 and older, up to 12. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Body mass index greater than or equal to the 95th percentile for age and gender
• Presenting to pediatrician for a health maintenance visit

You may not qualify if…

• Genetic conditions known to predispose to overweight
• Endocrine conditions associated with overweight
• Chronic steroid therapy
• Current enrollment in a professional weight management program

Where it is running

• UW East Towne Pediatric Clinic — Madison, Wisconsin, United States
• Associated Physicians Pediatric Clinic — Madison, Wisconsin, United States
• Boys & Girls Club of Dane County — Madison, Wisconsin, United States
• UW West Pediatric Clinic — Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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