Telephone Physical Activity Intervention in Obese Youth

Telephone-Based Physical Activity Intervention in Obese Youth

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01162512

Acronym

TPAI

Enrollment

Registered

2010-07-14

Start date

2010-07-31

Completion date

2013-04-30

Last updated

2016-05-25

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Conditions

Obesity

Keywords

physical activity, obesity, adolescents, telephone, BMI, body mass index

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to examine the effectiveness of a telephone-based physical activity (PA) intervention in obese adolescents attending a Health Weight Comprehensive Clinic. Secondary aims focus on increasing the amount of change in obesity markers, namely waist circumference and BMI z-scores. The investigators hypothesize the following: 1.The telephone-based PA intervention will increase PA levels above the mail group; and 2. The telephone-based PA intervention will provide changes in waist circumference and BMI z-scores above the mail group.

Detailed description

Obesity rates in youth have tripled over the past 20 years. Physical activity aids in weight loss and is critical for weight maintenance. Further, physical activity has other physiological and psychological benefits. Obese youth often see specialists for weight loss treatment. Treatment in a pediatric population uses a multi-component approach, but physical activity if often overlooked. Combining physical activity information with physician care and nutritional information could improve weight loss and the overall health of these obese children.

Interventions

BEHAVIORALphysical activity

physical activity counseling sessions will occur by telephone weekly for 2 months

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

12 Years to 18 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* 12 to 18 years old * attending the ECU Pediatric Comprehensive Healthy Weight Clinic

Exclusion criteria

* must be able to read and write in English * must be able to participate in physical activity

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
physical activity	4 months	physical activity levels during the 2 month intervnetion will be measured and then physical activity will also be measured during a 2 month follow up period

Secondary

Measure	Time frame	Description
BMI	4 months	waist circumference and weight and height will be measured. BMI will be calculated. After the 2 month intervention period the amount of change in waist circumference and BMI will be quantified. These measures will also be examined after a 2 month follow up period

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026