Effects of Exercise on Lipids and Endothelial Function in Youth
Recruiting · NCT07409064 · Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment) · Lead sponsor: Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
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Exercise Program
What this trial is about
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.
Who can take part
Age range
10 Years to 20 Years
Sex
All (male and female)
Healthy volunteers
No - a diagnosis or condition is required
Phase
Not applicable (e.g. observational or device study)
Study type
Interventional (participants receive a specific treatment)
Inclusion criteria
- Age: 10-20 years
- Obesity as defined by BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2 OR BMI ≥ 95%ile for age and sex
- Planned to start the Healthworks! structured weight loss program.
- English or Spanish speaking -
Exclusion criteria
- \. Physician judgement about inability to finish the protocol
Where it is running
1 location listed across 1 US state.
- Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center - Cincinnati, Ohio, United States