Mood and Behavior Changes Among Overweight Adolescent Females
Obesity, Depression
About this trial
This is an observational trial for Obesity focused on measuring Overweight; self-esteem; depression
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Girls 10 through 14 years of age who are in good general health and have a BMI in the 85th to 95th percentile or greater than the 95th percentile Availability of a parent or guardian to ensure the child attends all monthly clinic visits and who will be available to attend the monthly educational sessions if the child is assigned to the intervention group Exclusion Criteria: Cardiac or pulmonary conditions such as cystic fibrosis, congenital heart disease, or other conditions that would impair ability to do fitness testing Physical challenges such as deformities that would impair ability to perform physical activities Use of medications such as corticosteroids, seizure medication, or other central nervous system (CNS) medications that would interfere with daily physical activity
Sites / Locations
- University of Kentucky