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This proposal aims to test the initial feasibility and efficacy of a 10-week multidisciplinary pediatric weight management program among low-income Latino children, aged 5 to 11 years, from the Woodbridge, VA area. The following specific aims will be tested:
Specific Aim 1: To test the acceptability of a multidisciplinary group intervention targeted towards low-income Latino families with a child who is obese.
Specific Aim 2: To test the effectiveness of the intervention by determining differences in behavioral changes (i.e. nutrition and physical activity habits), anthropometric (BMI-for-age, body fat) and clinical health outcomes (i.e. blood pressure, blood biomarkers) between children exposed to the intervention program vs. control children.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | The intervention group will receive weekly education sessions about nutrition, exercise, and behavioral health. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vidas Activas, famiLias saludablEs (VALE) | Behavioral | Families and Children allocated to the intervention will receive weekly group-based meetings over a 10-week period consisting of education and activities on healthy lifestyles. Graduate students/Research Assistants trained in nutrition, exercise and clinical psychology will lead the meetings. All activities will be culturally relevant (i.e. cooking healthy Latino recipes) and Spanish speaking students will be recruited to deliver the intervention. Participants will be involved on deciding activities and projects and while some sessions will meet as a family group with parents/guardians, others will meet separately. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Change from Baseline BMI at 3 months and 6 months | body weight (kg)/height(m^2) | Baseline, 3 and 6 months |
| Change from Baseline Body Fat Percentage at 3 months and 6 months | % via bioelectric impedance | Baseline, 3 and 6 months |
| Change from Baseline Blood Pressure at 3 months and 6 months | Systolic & Diastolic Blood Pressure | Baseline, 3 and 6 months |
| Change from Baseline Waist Circumference at 3 months and 6 months | cm | Baseline, 3 and 6 months |
| Change from Baseline HbA1c at 3 months and 6 months | HbA1c (%) | Baseline, 3 and 6 months |
| Change from Baseline Glucose at 3 months and 6 months | Glucose (mg/dL) | Baseline, 3 and 6 months |
| Change from Baseline Blood Lipids at 3 months and 6 months | LDL, HDL, TRG, TC (mg/dL) | Baseline, 3 and 6 months |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| Margaret Jones, PhD, CSCS*D | George Mason University | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
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| Featherstone Elementary School | Woodbridge | Virginia | 22191 | United States | ||
| Kilby Elementary School |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D063766 | Pediatric Obesity |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D009765 | Obesity |
| D050177 | Overweight |
| D044343 | Overnutrition |
| D009748 | Nutrition Disorders |
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| Woodbridge |
| Virginia |
| 22191 |
| United States |
| D009750 |
| Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases |
| D001835 | Body Weight |
| D012816 | Signs and Symptoms |
| D013568 | Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms |