Exercise and diet for teens with obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether adding exercise training and/or a diet plan to a weight management program helps improve heart health in teens with obesity. It might be a good fit if your teen is ready to make lifestyle changes and does not have certain health conditions like diabetes or asthma.
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Who can take part
- You are 13 to 17 years old
- You have obesity (BMI above the 95th percentile for your age and sex)
- You are just starting a weight management program
- You get less than 60 minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity each day
- You eat no more than 1.5 cups of fruit and 1.5 cups of vegetables per day
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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