A health tool kit: primary prevention of obesity of preschoolers - the fit von klein auf randomised study in Lower Saxony, Germany

Primary prevention of obesity of preschoolers in Lower Saxony, Germany: the Fit von klein auf single-centre, randomised, cross-over, longitudinal, prospective intervention study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN11131792

Enrollment

900

Registered

2009-07-15

Start date

2006-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Paediatric obesity Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine Obesity

Interventions

Intervention duration: 12 months Intervention measures: 1. Health tool kit "Fit von klein auf" (physical activity, nutrition, stress management) 2. Record card of physical exercises for care givers i

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Kindergartens selected on the basis of representativity for Lower Saxony 2. Boys and girls with birth date from 1st July 2001 until 31st December 2002 3. Informed consent of parents

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Lack of consent 2. Physically and mentally handicapped children 3. Planned relocation during the study period

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Change in body mass index (BMI) standardised for gender and age, measured annually.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Body measures: height, weight, waist, hip and abdomen circumferences 2. Health related quality of life: KINDL-Kiddy (4 - 7 years) (interview and questionnaire for parents) 3. Motor performance: MOT 4 - 6 4. "Physical Activity Protocol" of kindergardens Measured annually.	—

Countries

Germany

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026