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2024-05-06 @ 10:21 AM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 12:28 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT03235440
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2020-05-11
First Post:
2017-07-21
Brief Title:
Feasibility of the Camp Power Up Program on Childrens Body Weight and Quality of Life
Sponsor:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Organization:
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
Study Overview
Official Title:
Examination of the Acceptance and Feasibility of Implementing the American Diabetes Associations Camp Power Up Program on Changes in Body Weight and Quality of Life Measures in Children
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2020-05
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:
CampPowerUp
Brief Summary:
This study will evaluate the effects of a one week weight management summer camp on childrens weight quality of life mood and feelings self-esteem weight management efficacy enjoyment of physical activity and body image
Detailed Description:
Obesity affects 17 of children and adolescents in the US Children are entrenched in an obesogenic environment often with little support in the home school or medical environment to make healthy choices Obesity is increasingly common in underserved communities that lack access and resources for physical activity and healthy eating Louisiana is a prime example of the need for effective obesity treatment ranking 1st nationally for adult obesity and 4th for adolescent obesity with the highest obesity prevalence among African American adolescents We urgently need evidence-based programs to help children and families change lifestyle behaviors achieve clinically significant weight loss and thereby reduce the prevalence of pediatric obesity
The US Preventive Services Task Force identifies behavioral treatment including dietary physical activity and behavioral counseling components as a viable option for pediatric obesity treatment yet a key challenge is how to implement these programs to maximize access and participation Summer between school years represents an opportunity for intensive intervention to change health behaviors and help children to lose weight During the summer months children gain weight at a more rapid pace and spend more time engaged in sedentary behavior compared to the school year
The American Diabetes Association launched Camp Power Up as a summer week-long day camp for youth who are obese andor at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes The camp will focus on wellness education nutrition physical activity and obesity prevention The purpose of the proposed study is to examine effects of Camp Power Up on childrens weight status and their psycho-social health
The US Preventive Services Task Force identifies behavioral treatment including dietary physical activity and behavioral counseling components as a viable option for pediatric obesity treatment yet a key challenge is how to implement these programs to maximize access and participation Summer between school years represents an opportunity for intensive intervention to change health behaviors and help children to lose weight During the summer months children gain weight at a more rapid pace and spend more time engaged in sedentary behavior compared to the school year
The American Diabetes Association launched Camp Power Up as a summer week-long day camp for youth who are obese andor at high risk for developing type 2 diabetes The camp will focus on wellness education nutrition physical activity and obesity prevention The purpose of the proposed study is to examine effects of Camp Power Up on childrens weight status and their psycho-social health
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None