Program to help children with obesity
Programme for Intervention in Paediatric Obesity
This study is testing a program that helps children aged 6 to 12 with obesity learn healthy habits through educational sessions with their families.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 6 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Maimónides Biomedical Research Institute of Córdoba Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Córdoba) |
| Trial ID | NCT06457412 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The PinPo program is designed to provide a comprehensive intervention for children aged 6 to 12 years who are classified as obese, specifically those with a BMI greater than the 99th percentile. This program includes 9 educational sessions that focus on fostering motivation and encouraging healthy lifestyle changes. Each session lasts 90 minutes and is conducted in a hospital setting, involving both the children and their family members or caregivers. The sessions are led by a multidisciplinary team of professionals, including pediatricians, psychologists, nurses, and nutritionists, and occur every 15 days.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this program are children aged 6 to 12 years with a BMI greater than the 99th percentile.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 6 years old, older than 12 years, have chronic diseases, or are already receiving treatment at other centers may not benefit from this program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve the health and lifestyle habits of children suffering from obesity.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar group interventions for childhood obesity, indicating a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Children between 6 and 12 years old, with a BMI greater than the 99th percentile according to Cole criteria (2004). Exclusion Criteria: * Children \< 6, or \> 12 years. * Children with chronic diseases or following a therapeutic diet. * Children with intervention in other centers.
Where this trial is running
Córdoba
- Hospital Universitario Reina Sofia — Córdoba, Spain (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Mercedes Gil-Campos, MD, Phd
- Email: mercedes_gil_campos@yahoo.es
- Phone: +34957736467
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.