Comparing two obesity treatment methods for children
Holbæk Obesity Treatment (HOT) Versus Conventional Obesity Treatment (COT) in Children With Overweight or Obesity. An Investigator-initiated, Multi-center, Randomized, Parallel Group, Clinical Superiority Trial With Blinded Outcome Assessment. HOT Versus COT Trial.
This study is testing two different weight loss programs for kids aged 6 to 12 who are overweight to see which one helps them more.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 554 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 11 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Holbaek Sygehus Academic / other |
| Locations | 5 sites (Ballerup Municipality, Ballerup and 4 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT05038683 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The HOT versus COT trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of two distinct lifestyle interventions for treating childhood overweight and obesity. The Holbæk Obesity Treatment (HOT) focuses on the complex neuroendocrine aspects of obesity, while Conventional Obesity Treatment (COT) emphasizes energy balance and gradual lifestyle changes. This study seeks to minimize bias through an optimal trial design, ultimately aiming to inform clinical practice guidelines in the management of childhood obesity. Participants will be children aged 6 to under 12 years with a BMI at or above the 90th percentile for their age and sex.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are children aged 6 to under 12 years who are classified as overweight or obese based on BMI percentiles.
Not a fit: Patients who have participated in multidisciplinary obesity treatment in the past 12 months or have a clinical diagnosis of anorexia or bulimia may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide more effective treatment options for childhood obesity, improving health outcomes for affected children.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown varying degrees of success with lifestyle interventions for obesity, but this specific comparison of HOT and COT is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Overweight or obesity defined as BMI corresponding to or above the 90th percentile for age and sex (International Obesity Task Force cut-offs). * Age six to \< 12 years at enrolment. * Signed informed consent from both parents or legal guardians. Exclusion Criteria: * Participation in multidisciplinary obesity treatment (i.e. treatment involving more than one type of healthcare profession) within the past 12 months. * Having a sibling already enrolled in the HOT versus COT trial. * Both parents or legal guardians unable to communicate in Danish (written or oral). * Child unable to communicate in Danish (oral). * Current or previous clinical diagnosis of either anorexia or bulimia according to ICD-10.
Where this trial is running
Ballerup Municipality, Ballerup and 4 other locations
- Municipality heath center, Ballerup — Ballerup Municipality, Ballerup, Denmark (Recruiting)
- Municipality health center, Frederikssund Kommune — Frederikssund, Frederikssund, Denmark (Recruiting)
- Municipality health center, Guldborgsund — Nykøbing Falster, Guldborgsund, Denmark (Recruiting)
- Municipality heath center, Lejre — Lejre, Denmark (Recruiting)
- Municipality heath center, Solrød — Solrød Strand, Denmark (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jens-Christian Holm, Ph.d., MD
- Email: jhom@regionsjaelland.dk
- Phone: +4559484192
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.