Effects of Exercise on Lipids and Endothelial Function in Youth
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Obesity & Overweight
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 10 – 20
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 110 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati · Other
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About This Trial
This study is for individuals who have a BMI that is at or above the 95th percentile and are participating in the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Healthworks! Structured weight loss program. The main reason for this research study is to determine how exercise affects an individual's high level of lipids (fats) in their blood and how well their blood vessels function.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
1. Age: 10-20 years
2. Obesity as defined by BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 OR BMI ≥ 95%ile for age and sex
3. Planned to start the Healthworks! structured weight loss program.
4. English or Spanish speaking -
Exclusion Criteria:
1\. Physician judgement about inability to finish the protocol
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