Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 6 to 18

Tailored lifestyle intervention for obese children

Official title: Implementing Dynamo: a Tailored Lifestyle Promotion Intervention Among Pediatric Patients With Cardiometabolic Risk Factors

Run by St. Justine's Hospital · NCT01736748 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing a personalized program to help obese kids aged 6 to 17 become more active and improve their health using wearable sensors to track their movements.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages6 Years to 18 Years
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorSt. Justine's Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Montreal, Quebec)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 2012
Main results expectedDecember 2030
Study endsDecember 2030
Registry record updatedMay 25, 2025
Trial IDNCT01736748 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this intervention are children aged 6 to 18 years with a BMI greater than the 95th percentile for their age and sex.

Probably not a fit

Children with physical or psychological conditions that limit their ability to engage in physical activity may not benefit from this intervention.

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

What this trial studies

The Dyn@mo intervention focuses on children and adolescents aged 6 to 17 years with cardiometabolic risk factors, particularly obesity. It aims to promote physical activity and reduce sedentary behavior by utilizing wearable sensors to gather data on mobility and activity levels. This data helps healthcare professionals provide personalized counseling to improve the children's cardiometabolic health. The study is currently in the implementation phase at CHU Sainte-Justine in Quebec, Canada.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly improve the cardiometabolic health of obese children and adolescents.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies targeting lifestyle interventions in pediatric populations have shown promising results, indicating potential success for this approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* children ages 6 to 18 years of age with a BMI \> 95th percentile for age and sex

Exclusion Criteria:

* children with a physical or psychological condition that would impair their ability to participate in physical activity

Where it's running

  • CHU Sainte-Justine
    Montreal, Quebec, Canada
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.