The Role of High Intensity Interval Training in the Treatment of Adolescent Obesity
Completed · Not applicable
Conditions studied: Pediatric Obesity, Adolescent Obesity, Weight Loss
In brief
The study will compare the effects of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) with Moderate Intensity Continuous Training (CMIT) as part of a lifestyle intervention program on BMI change in adolescents age 12-16 with obesity.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT03361644
- Run by
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- People needed
- 80
- Starts
- 2018-02-08
- Expected to finish
- 2020-02-20
- Last updated by the study team
- 2021-04-08
Who can join
Age: 12 and older, up to 16. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age of 12 to 16 years with obesity (BMI ≥95% percentile for age and gender according to the CDC Growth Charts).
- Have a parent (or legal guardian) who is willing to provide basic demographic information, complete required surveys, and attend portions of the weekly adolescent-focused behavioral weight management sessions.
- Participating parent must reside with the adolescent within a 30-mile distance of the study site.
You may not qualify if…
- Non-English speaking;
- Weight >300 lbs;
- Medical condition(s) that may be associated with unintentional weight change (e.g., hypothalamic injury, Prader-Willi, untreated thyroid disease or malignancy);
- Diabetes mellitus diagnosed by history or a fasting glucose ≥126 mg/dl (subjects with glucose intolerance or "prediabetes" will eligible for study participation);
- Use of insulin sensitizing agents (e.g. metformin), antihypertensive medications, medications for treatment of hyperlipidemia, oral contraceptives, oral glucocorticoids, atypical antipsychotics, weight loss medications, or an investigational medication within 3 months of study participation;
- Medical condition(s) that may be negatively impacted by high-intensity exercise training;
- Psychiatric, cognitive, developmental or physical conditions that would impair the adolescent's ability to complete assessments, participate in behavioral weight management sessions, or conduct physical activity;
- Reports of compensatory behaviors (i.e., vomiting, laxative abuse, excessive exercise) in the past 3 months;
- Current pregnancy or plan to become pregnant during study period;
- Previous participation in the TEENS study at Virginia Commonwealth University;
- Current participation in another weight loss program; or
- Personal history of weight loss surgery;
Where it is running
- Children's Hospital of Richmond at VCU Healthy Lifestyles Center — Henrico, Virginia, United States
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