Prevent CardioKids for overweight children after the COACH program
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial looks at ways to help children who are overweight or obese reduce future heart and health risks. It compares children in different groups based on weight and, for some, whether they are having elective surgery.
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Who can take part
- You took part in the COACH program
- You are between 6 and 18 years old
- Your weight is in the overweight or obesity range by an official growth-chart method
- If you’re in the control group, you must be normal weight
- If you’re in the control group, you must be having elective surgery
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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