Exercise for weight loss in children with obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether different levels of exercise help children with obesity lose weight. You will be assigned to one of two or more exercise programs and monitored for about a year.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 6 and 16 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is above the obesity cutoff for your age and sex.
- You do not have any serious health issues (like heart disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, asthma, or diabetes).
- Your parent or guardian must agree to the study (and if you're 8 or older, you agree too).
- You are expected to be followed for at least one year.
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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