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Study NCT ID:
NCT02560493
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2024-03-29
First Post:
2015-09-18
Is Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
True
Brief Title:
Gaming Technology to Encourage Healthy Weight and Activity in Youth
Sponsor:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Gaming Technology to Encourage Healthy Weight and Activity in Youth
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2024-03
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
GameSquad
Brief Summary:
The goal of the proposed randomized controlled trial is to test the efficacy of exergaming (i.e. video gaming that involves physical activity) to reduce adiposity in overweight and obese children.
Detailed Description:
The GAMESQUAD study is a 6-month, 2-arm randomized controlled trial among 46 overweight/obese children (aged 10 to 12 years) assigned to: 1) 3 hours/week of in-home exergaming or 2) a control group. An innovative aspect is the inclusion of a fitness trainer who will regularly video chat with the participant and virtually monitor gameplay. The study will advance the field by: 1) establishing the efficacy of exergaming to reduce BMIz among overweight and obese children and 2) demonstrating the potential of exergaming to reduce body fat and improve children's cardiovascular health.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: