Investigating reading abilities in children with obesity
Reading Ability in Childhood Obesity
This study looks at how obesity might affect reading skills and motor abilities in kids and teens aged 11 to 16.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Ages | 11 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istituto Auxologico Italiano Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Piancavallo, VCO) |
| Trial ID | NCT06295406 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study examines the relationship between reading abilities and various motor skills in children and adolescents aged 11 to 16 who are diagnosed with obesity. It focuses on how obesity may impact cognitive functioning, particularly in reading, and explores the potential connections to motor coordination, postural stability, and manual dexterity. The research is grounded in the cerebellar deficit theory, which suggests that motor skills and cognitive abilities may be interconnected. Participants will undergo neuropsychological assessments to evaluate these relationships.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are children and adolescents aged 11 to 16 who are diagnosed with overweight or obesity.
Not a fit: Patients with concurrent neurological, neurodevelopmental, motor, somatosensory, or psychiatric disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into how addressing motor skills in obese children may improve their reading abilities and overall quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While there is some evidence regarding the impact of obesity on cognitive functioning, this specific approach to linking reading abilities with motor skills in this age group is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria • diagnosis of overweight or obesity Exclusion criteria: • concurrent neurological, neurodevelopmental (e.g., autism), motor, somatosensory and/or psychiatric disorders.
Where this trial is running
Piancavallo, VCO
- IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano - Ospedale San Giuseppe — Piancavallo, Vco, Italy (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Federica Scarpina, PhD
- Email: f.scarpina@auxologico.it
- Phone: +39032351
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.