Lifestyle coaching for children at high cardiometabolic risk
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests a tailored lifestyle program (changes around food and activity) for children who have higher-than-average weight for their age. It may help improve health habits and reduce future risk related to heart and metabolic health.
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Who can take part
- Be between 6 and 18 years old
- Have a BMI above the 95th percentile for your age and sex (a weight-for-height cutoff used in kids)
- Be able to take part in physical activity as part of the program
- Do not have a physical or mental health condition that would make exercise participation difficult
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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