N/A N=46 Randomized Single-blind Prevention

Gaming Technology to Encourage Healthy Weight and Activity in Youth

Childhood Obesity

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

Serious AEs

0.0%

Results posted

Aug 2019

Primary outcome: Primary: Changes in Body Mass Index Z-score (BMIz) Compared to a Control Group — 0.02; -0.06 z-score

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Exergaming Condition (Behavioral)
Age: Pediatric · 10+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Primary completion: Sep 2016

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Changes in Body Mass Index Z-score (BMIz) Compared to a Control Group	0.02; -0.06	—
SECONDARY Changes in Body Fat	1.7; 0.8	—
SECONDARY Changes in Systolic Blood Pressure	10.9; -5.0	—
SECONDARY Changes in Diastolic Blood Pressure	8.3; -7.4	—
SECONDARY Changes in Total Cholesterol	6.7; -7.1	—
SECONDARY Changes in Fasting Glucose	0.4; 0.5	—
SECONDARY Changes in Physical Activity	-7.8; 3.6	—
SECONDARY Changes in Diet	269.5; -297.2	—

Summary

The goal of the proposed randomized controlled trial is to test the efficacy of exergaming (i.e. video gaming that involves physical activity) to reduce adiposity in overweight and obese children.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

BMI percentile > or equal to 85 on the CDC growth chart
Participating household has a high-speed internet connection
At least 1 family member or friend who is willing to exergame in the home with the participant for 3 hours/week

Exclusion Criteria

Pregnant
Impairments that prevent normal ambulation
Previous history, or current symptoms of, cardiovascular disease, musculoskeletal injury, or epileptic seizures

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