Exercise snacks for teens with obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether short, frequent 'exercise snacks' can help break up long periods of sitting and improve the physical fitness of teens with obesity. It's a simple, at-home approach that may fit into daily life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child must have stage 2 obesity (based on their BMI Z-score) as diagnosed by a doctor.
- Your child must not have lost more than 5% of their total body weight in the last 3 months.
- You (the parent or guardian) must give your permission for your child to join.
- Your child must agree to participate.
- Your child must not have any medical condition that makes physical activity unsafe.
- Your child must not be currently enrolled in another clinical trial.
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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