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N/A N=20 Randomized Treatment

Family-based Lifestyle Intervention Program and Carotenoid Supplementation for Children With Obesity

Pediatric Obesity

Enrolled (actual)
20
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jul 2024
Primary outcome: Primary: Change in β-carotene — .127; .116; .224; .107 ug/mL

Study Design & Population

Study type
Interventional
Phase
N/A
Interventions
Lifestyle intervention and carotenoid supplements (Other); Lifestyle intervention and placebo (Other)
Age
Pediatric · 8+ yrs
Sex
All
Sponsor
Nemours Children's Clinic
Primary completion
Jul 2013

Outcome Measures

OutcomeResultp-value
PRIMARY
Change in β-carotene
.127; .116; .224; .107
PRIMARY
BMI Z-score
2.50; 1.97; 2.25; 1.88
PRIMARY
Waist to Height Ratio
.69; .62; .65; .62

Summary

This is a pilot study of children between the ages of 8 to 11 years of age who are obese and participating in an intense family based intervention with a family-focused multi-component lifestyle intervention. In addition, a beta-carotene supplement will be administered to randomized participants.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Age 8 years to 11 years at enrollment
  • BMI percentile ≥ 95th percentile

Exclusion Criteria

  • Any major chronic diseases, cognitive impairments, or any organic cause of obesity
  • any orthopedic or neuromuscular condition that prevents/impedes age-appropriate physical activity
  • confirmed diagnosis of Prader-Willi syndrome
  • any metal implants that would preclude subject from safely having the MRI procedure
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Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02060279). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.

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