CompletedPhase 3ACTRN12605000578606

Preventing obesity in children via environmental intervention: the APPLE study

Sponsor

University of Otago

Enrollment

500 participants

Start Date

Aug 1, 2003

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Prevention of obesity

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 5 YearssMax Age: 12 Yearss

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This study tests environmental and lifestyle interventions aimed at preventing childhood obesity. It involves families with children. Participation may include changes to the home or school environment, activity programs, and regular health check-ups to track growth and activity levels.

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Interventions

Two year community-based intervention aimed at increasing physical activity and healthy eating in primary school aged children through a variety of initiatives 4 intervention and 3 control schools (1

Two year community-based intervention aimed at increasing physical activity and healthy eating in primary school aged children through a variety of initiatives 4 intervention and 3 control schools (100% response rate) were involved from 2 distinct geographical areas in Otago, New Zealand. The nature of the community-based project precluded randomisation, but the two areas were selected on the basis of comparability with regard to sociodemographic variables.

Locations(1)

New Zealand

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