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 type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 6 Years to 18 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | St. Justine's Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Montreal, Quebec) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 2012 |
| Main results expected | December 2030 |
| Study ends | December 2030 |
| Registry record updated | May 25, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT01736748 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
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CHU Sainte-Justine
Montreal, Quebec, Canada Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Melanie Henderson
- Phone: 514-345-4735
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.