Video Game Exercise for Overweight Children's Fitness
Part of Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether playing specially designed Wii video games that involve aerobic exercise can help overweight children improve their reaction time and lung function. The goal is to see if gaming-based exercise can be an engaging way for kids to get healthier.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 10 and 15 years old
- Your child is overweight (specifically, BMI between the 85th and 95th percentile for their age, gender, and height)
- Your child has no serious health conditions affecting movement or lungs (like COPD, neurological disorders, or scoliosis)
- Your child has no brain injury, vision problems, or hearing problems that would prevent them from participating
- Your child's heart rate, blood pressure, and other vital signs are stable
- You and your child understand the risks and are willing to sign a consent form
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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