Effects of Interactive Video Game Cycling on Obese Adolescent Health (NCT00983970) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 4
Effects of Interactive Video Game Cycling on Obese Adolescent Health
Canada30 participantsStarted 2007-05
Plain-language summary
Exercise is an important component in the treatment of of child obesity and associated medical conditions. However, one of the strongest predictors of non-compliance from exercise programs in obese youth is lack of enjoyment, thus creating a more pleasurable environment, by using TV or video games as incentives, may be an effective way of increasing exercise in obese youth. The purpose of this study was to compare interactive video game stationary cycling (GameBike ®) with cycling to music on aerobic fitness, body composition, cardiovascular disease risk markers, and exercise behaviour as measured by attendance, energy expenditure, duration, intensity and distance pedaled in obese adolescents. Twenty six obese adolescents had an equal chance of being assigned to either interactive video game cycling (n=13) or cycling to music serving as controls (n=13). The 10-week program consisted of twice weekly sessions lasting a maximum of 60 minutes per session.
Who can participate
Age range
12 Years – 17 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* youth aged 12-17 years with BMI above 95th percentile for age and gender based on CDC growth chart data, OR
* BMI \> 85th percentile for age and gender with one of the following:
* elevated fasting glucose or 2 hour OGTT (indicative of impaired glucose tolerance)
* elevated fasting triglycerides, LDL-C, reduced HDL-C
* total cholesterol/HDL-C ratio \> 90th percentile
* elevated fasting insulin
* Blood pressure \> 90th percentile
* 1st degree relative with Type II diabetes or cardiovascular disease
* Willingness to follow protocol and sign informed assent and consent
Exclusion Criteria:
* Did not have a medical condition that altered intestinal absorption
* Did not influence response to activity intervention or make vigorous exercise dangerous - such as
* type 1 diabetes mellitus
* inflammatory bowel disease,
* severe arthritis/asthma,
* congestive heart failure,
* pulmonary disease,
* systemic hypertension,
* acute renal disease
* other illness assessed by the study physician making participation inadvisable
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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