Body Composition, Childhood Obesity, Insulin Resistance, Resistance Training
Conditions
Keywords
Resistance, Training, Obesity, Children
Brief summary
Impact of resistance training in prepubertal children with obesity focusing mostly in changes in body composition and markers of insulin resistance. Hypothesis is that this will show positive changes in this randomized controlled trial.
Detailed description
24 obese prepubertal obese children randomized to either resistance training program or usual care for 12 weeks. Baseline blood profiles and DEXA scans done before and after 12 weeks of training with the help of kinesiology graduates from Concordia University kinesiology department.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALresistance training
2 times a week resistance training
Sponsors
McGill University Health Centre/Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
8 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Between 8-12y * Prepubertal * Not on medications with known impact on weight loss
Exclusion criteria
* Pubertal * Uncontrolled thyroid condition * Type 2 diabetes
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in body composition as per DEXA scans | 12 weeks |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in insulin resistance as per HOMA score | 12 weeks |
Countries
Canada
Outcome results
None listed