Obesity Trial, Recruiting

Written by an AI model from the ClinicalTrials.gov eligibility criteria and checked on a sample basis. Please confirm against the original criteria.

Who might be able to join this trial:

• Children between 8 and 16 years old
• Both boys and girls are eligible
• Children whose BMI-for-age falls at or above the 85th percentile (considered overweight) or at or above the 95th percentile (considered obese)
• Children who are generally in stable health, without serious ongoing health conditions that could be affected by changes to diet or exercise
• Children whose parents have signed a consent form, and whose doctor has provided written approval

Who may not be able to join:

• Children with a history of any previous medical illness or condition
• Children who have previously taken part in any weight loss exercise program
• Children who have been following a specific diet plan within the last 6 months
• Children who are currently taking any medication that could affect weight or how the body processes food and energy
• Children with physical disabilities that would prevent them from safely taking part in aerobic exercise
• Children who have dietary restrictions or food allergies
• Children with severe cognitive or intellectual difficulties that would prevent them from participating in an exercise program

Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.