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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
PHASE1/PHASE2
18 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2007-11-30
2009-09-30
Brief Summary
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H1: LAUNCH will result in a significantly greater decrease in BMI z score compared to the standard of care at 12 months post-treatment.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Clinic and Home Behavioral Intervention
LAUNCH
A 6-month intervention consisting of two phases: Phase I (Intensive Intervention), 12 weekly sessions that alternated between group-based clinic sessions (parent and child concurrent groups) and individual home visits and Phase II (Maintenance), 12 weeks of every other week sessions, alternating between group sessions in-clinic and home sessions. Targeted 3 components: 1) Dietary education with age-specific caloric targets, healthy eating recommendations for children following the AAP guidelines used in the PC session; 2) Physical Activity education with age-specific activities for children and families; and 3) Parenting skills to achieve the diet and physical activity goals using behavioral management skills and parent modeling of eating and activity.
Pediatrician Counseling
Pediatrician Counseling
A one time 45-minute visit with a board certified pediatrician for each family that focused on the AAP guidelines for eating and physical activity for children
Interventions
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LAUNCH
A 6-month intervention consisting of two phases: Phase I (Intensive Intervention), 12 weekly sessions that alternated between group-based clinic sessions (parent and child concurrent groups) and individual home visits and Phase II (Maintenance), 12 weeks of every other week sessions, alternating between group sessions in-clinic and home sessions. Targeted 3 components: 1) Dietary education with age-specific caloric targets, healthy eating recommendations for children following the AAP guidelines used in the PC session; 2) Physical Activity education with age-specific activities for children and families; and 3) Parenting skills to achieve the diet and physical activity goals using behavioral management skills and parent modeling of eating and activity.
Pediatrician Counseling
A one time 45-minute visit with a board certified pediatrician for each family that focused on the AAP guidelines for eating and physical activity for children
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. child \> 95th percentile BMI for age and sex 12, but not more than 100% above the mean BMI;
3. medical clearance from pediatrician; and
4. at least one parent with a BMI \> 25. -
Exclusion Criteria
2. living more than 50 miles from the medical center;
3. a disability/illness that would preclude engagement in at least moderate physical activity;
4. medical condition/medication associated with weight gain; or 5) enrolled in another weight control program.
2 Years
5 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
NIH
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
NIH
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Principal Investigators
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Lori J Stark, Ph.D.
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Children's Hospital Medical Center, Cincinnati
Locations
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Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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103254
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id