CompletedNot Applicable

The Effects of a Jump Rope Exercise Program on Body Composition and Self-efficacy in Obese Adolescent Girls

48 participantsStarted 2010-10-03

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study was to examine the impact of a 12-week jump rope exercise program on body composition, blood pressure, insulin resistance, and academic self-efficacy in prehypertensive adolescent obese girls. Forty-eight prehypertensive adolescent obese girls participated in this study. The girls were randomly divided into the jump rope exercise intervention group (EX, n=24) and control group (CON, n=24). The EX group performed a jump rope training program at 40-70% of their heart rate reserve (HRR) 5 days/week for 12 weeks (sessions 50 minutes in duration). The CON group did not participate in any structure or unstructured exercise protocol. Blood pressure, body fat percentage, waist circumference, blood glucose and insulin, homeostatic model assessment - insulin resistance, and Academic Self-Efficacy were measured before and after the 12-weeks study.

Who can participate

Age range

14 Years – 16 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * prehypertensive * sedentary (no regular exercise training or physical activity within the last year) * no weight loss diet during the last six months * obese Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy * chronic disease * daily medication use

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Body Fat

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Blood Pressure

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Body Mass

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Height

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Waist Circumference

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Lean Body Mass

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Glucose

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Insulin

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03898518

SponsorPusan National University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2011-02-23

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

14 Years – 16 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.