Exercise and meal order for weight management in kids
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether the order of exercise and meals (which comes first) affects weight management in children and teens who are overweight or have obesity. Participants will attend a weight loss camp, and the goal is to find the best sequence for long-term health.
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Who can take part
- You must be between 10 and 17 years old.
- Your body mass index (BMI) must be at or above the 95th percentile for your age and sex (the Chinese standard for overweight or obesity).
- You and your parent or guardian must sign up and pay for a commercial weight loss camp before joining the study.
- You must pass a medical check-up that includes blood tests, urine tests, blood pressure, and heart tests (resting and exercise EKG).
- You cannot have obesity caused by another medical condition, have taken weight- or bone-affecting medications in the last 3 months, or have a diagnosed eating disorder, depression, or other serious mental health condition.
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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