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Treatment of Overweight in Children on Distance
Sponsor: Skane University Hospital
Summary
The present study is a public health project with the aim to treat overweight in children 9-11 years of age. After the first consultation the children are randomized to either continue the treatment at The Child Obesity Clinic, Child Department or to have the following 2-3 consultations on distance with Lync. Last visit for all children is on the Child Obesity Clinic after approximately 12 months. Follow up after at least 1 years will be performed.
Official title: Treatment of Overweight in Children on Distance. A Comparison Between Consultations on the Hospital With Video-Consultations on Distance
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
9 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
94
Start Date
2016-03
Completion Date
2025-01-31
Last Updated
2024-04-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
SOFT
SOFT is based on systemic and solution-focused theories to change lifestyle and has shown positive effects on children with respect to the degree of obesity, physical fitness, self-esteem and family functioning.
TeleSOFT
The therapists communicate with the overweight child and his/her family by the SOFT method on distance by use of video.
Locations (1)
Barnmedicin
Malmo, Skåne County, Sweden