Tailored lifestyle intervention for obese children

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

Not applicable Interventional St. Justine's Hospital · NCT01736748

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

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment100 (estimated)
Ages6 Years to 18 Years
SexAll
SponsorSt. Justine's Hospital Academic / other
Locations1 site (Montreal, Quebec)
Trial IDNCT01736748 on ClinicalTrials.gov

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.

Who should consider this trial

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.

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

Why it matters

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

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

Eligibility criteria

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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 this trial is running

Montreal, Quebec

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Obeseobesityphysical activitymetabolismenvironmentobese children, as defined by a body mass index > 95th percentilefor age and sex
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.