Pediatric Overweight
Conditions
Brief summary
The purpose was to investigate the consequences of pediatric overweight on the musculoskeletal system, postural control and proprioception, and to analyze prospectively the influence of ball games and nutrition counseling.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALBall games program
twice a week different ball games 90min
BEHAVIORALNutrition counseling
9 units of 90min each of nutrition counseling
Sponsors
Heidelberg University
University Hospital Heidelberg
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 11 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
Overweight Children: * BMI = or \> than the gender, race, and age specific 92nd percentile from the National Children Health and Nutrition Examination Survey All participants: \- 6-11 y. old
Exclusion criteria
* severe impairment with functional restriction of the upper or lower extremities (due to injuries) * neurological deficits/diseases compromising the postural control * important communication problems due to another mother language
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in error points in one legged-standing test | at baseline and 6 months later after intervention |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in angle deviation from target angle in angle reproduction test | at baseline and 6 months later after intervention |
| Change in range of motion at the joints of the lower extremities | at baseline and 6 months later after intervention |
Countries
Germany
Outcome results
None listed