The effect of lifestyle treatment on childhood obesity
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN36146436 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN36146436 |
| Protocol serial number | 06-091 |
| Sponsor | Haga Teaching Hospital (HagaZiekenhuis) (Netherlands) |
| Funder | Juliana Children's Hospital, HagaHospital (Netherlands) - unrestricted educational grand |
- Submission date
- 06/04/2010
- Registration date
- 13/07/2010
- Last edited
- 21/09/2011
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Record updated in last year
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Mieke Houdijk
Scientific
Scientific
Sportlaan 600
the Hague
2566 JM
Netherlands
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Longitudinal single centre single blind randomised clinical trial, with stratification for gender and ethnicity |
| Secondary study design | Other |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | A randomised controlled trial evaluating the effect of family-based multidisciplinary cognitive behavioural treatment in children with obesity |
| Study acronym | Haagse Maatjes |
| Study objectives | During the last three decades the prevalence of childhood obesity has increased dramatically in western countries, including the Netherlands. The rapidly increasing prevalence of childhood obesity seen during the last few decades, is mostly the result of an increased food consumption and a change from a more physically active lifestyle to a more sedentary one. The consequence of the increased prevalence of childhood obesity is the earlier appearance of co-morbidities. The primary aim of this study is the effect evaluation of a family-based multidisciplinary cognitive behavioural treatment on obesity (expressed as body mass index [BMI]-standard deviation score [SDS]) compared to standard care (advice on increased physical activity and dietary changes) in children with obesity. The secondary aim of the study was to investigate the effect of this treatment on changes in waist circumference, insulin sensitivity, inflammation, secretion of gastrointestinal hormones and changes in physical fitness and quality of life, compared to standard care. Furthermore, we aimed at assessing the long-term effects and possible predictive factors for response treatment. |
| Ethics approval(s) | The Dutch National Medical Ethical Committee approved on the 13th of February 2007 (ref: METC-nr. 06-091) |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Childhood obesity |
| Intervention | The cognitive behaviour treatment program takes two years, with an intensive phase of three monthsat the beginning, followed by booster sessions. In the screening phase the children with their parents were seen at two separate occasions individually by a dietitian, a child-physiotherapist, a child-psychologist and a social worker. In this way individual family situations which could interfere with the treatment are evaluated and expectations of the program are checked. During the intensive phase of the program the experimental group is offered 7 group meetings of 2 1/2 hours and the parents are offered 5 separate parent meetings and 1 meeting together with the children. The control group is given an initial physical activity and nutritional advice. The control group is offered to participate in the treatment after 12 months. The normal weight control group is measured only once. A person blinded for the study design measures weight and height at baseline. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Do children (8-17 yr.) with obesity show a significant decrease (> 0.5 BMI-SDS) in BMI (as defined by Cole et al.[2]) after 3 months of intensive treatment compared to children who were given advice on increased physical activity and dietary changes? |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Do children with obesity have a significantly more beneficial effect of 3 months intensive treatment compared to standard care on changes in waist circumference, insulin sensitivity, secretion of gastrointestinal hormones, cardiovascular fitness and quality of life? |
| Completion date | 30/09/2010 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Child |
| Lower age limit | 8 Years |
| Upper age limit | 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 70 |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Age 8-17 years (at baseline) 2. Obesity based on BMI values defined by Cole et al. 3. Children/ adolescents presented to the paediatrician 4. Written informed consent from parents and children |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. Insufficient knowledge/understanding of the Dutch language 2. Children/adolescents following special education 3. Serious co-morbidity 4. Obesity caused by a syndrome (like Prader Willi, Laurence-Moon-Biedl) 5. Endocrine cause of obesity (like hypothyreoidy, Cushing) 6. Obesity caused by medication (like high dose of glucocorticoids) 7. Parents and children/adolescents not willing to invest 40 hours in the treatment 8. Children/adolescents with diabetes mellitus 9. Children/adolescents who already followed a multidisciplinary treatment, including psychological treatment and intensive parent involvement |
| Date of first enrolment | 13/03/2007 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/09/2010 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Netherlands
Study participating centre
Sportlaan 600
the Hague
2566 JM
Netherlands
2566 JM
Netherlands
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protocol article | protocol | 06/05/2011 | Yes | No | |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
