Short bursts of exercise to help obese teenagers become more active

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of 'exercise-snacks,' which are very short and intense exercise sessions, in improving physical fitness among obese adolescents. The intervention is designed to be integrated into a multidimensional care program aimed at reducing sedentary behavior and promoting a more active lifestyle. Participants will engage in these brief exercise sessions in a school setting, which is considered an ideal environment for such interventions. The study will assess the impact of these exercise-snacks on physical fitness and overall health outcomes over a specified period.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Body mass index Z-score corresponding to stage 2 obesity,
* no weight loss of more than 5% of total body weight in the past 3 months,
* parental consent
* minor\'s acceptance

Exclusion Criteria:

* Contraindication to physical activity
* current participation in a clinical trial

Where it's running

• Instiutut Saint Pierre
  Palavas-les-Flots, France Recruiting
• Institut Saint Pierre
  Palavas-les-Flots, France Not yet recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: VINET Agnès VINET Agnès
• Email: agnes.vinet@univ-avignon.fr
• Phone: 33 4 13 95 13 44

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.