Community-based Program to Treat Childhood Obesity

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Childhood Obesity

In brief

This study will evaluate the effectiveness of a comprehensive community based program on reducing excess weight in children and teens. This study will recruit 150 participants between the ages of 6-12 and 13-17.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01374646

Run by

UnitedHealth Group

People needed

155

Starts

2011-01-01

Expected to finish

2012-06-05

Last updated by the study team

2021-06-23

Who can join

Age: 6 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Children and teens between the ages of 6-17
• BMI percentile ≥85
• Participation of a parent/guardian

You may not qualify if…

• Enrollment in another weight loss program or study
• Diagnosis of type 1 or type 2 diabetes
• Pre-existing medical conditions (e.g., Prader Willi) that affect weight and appetite
• Medications (e.g., steroids) that affect weight or appetite
• Serious or unstable medical or psychological conditions that, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, would compromise the participant's safety or successful participation in the study

Where it is running

• YMCA of Greater Providence — Providence, Rhode Island, United States

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