Comparative Study of High Intensity Interval Training and Endurance Training in Juvenile Obesity

May 20, 2014 updated by: Bruno Gualano, University of Sao Paulo
Exercise is an effective strategy to manage juvenile obesity; however this ideal exercise training mode is still unclear. In this study, the investigators compared the health-related effects of high intensity interval training versus endurance training in obese children.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

39

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Sao Paulo, Brazil
        • General Hospital (School of Medicine, University of Sao Paulo)

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

8 years to 12 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • age between 8 and 12 years
  • Body mass index (BMI) = 95th percentile, according to the First National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey
  • no pharmacological treatment
  • no evidence of metabolic, hormonal, orthopedic, and cardiovascular disease at the time of the study's commencement
  • no participation in any regular exercise training program (except physical education classes, two days a week) at least 6 months before the commencement of the study and throughout the protocol.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • non-obese participants
  • physically active participants
  • participants with cardiovascular diseases or any other condition that could preclude the participation in the the exercise training program

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: High intensity interval training
3 to 6 sets of 60-second sprints at 100% of the peak velocity interspersed by a 3-min active recovery period.
Experimental: Endurance training
30 to 60-minute continuous exercise at 80% of the peak heart rate

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
body mass index (BMI)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
12 weeks
aerobic conditioning (VO2max)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
12 weeks
insulin sensitivity (HOMA-index)
Time Frame: 12 weeks
12 weeks

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

August 1, 2010

Primary Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2011

Study Completion (Actual)

August 1, 2011

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 18, 2014

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 20, 2014

First Posted (Estimate)

May 21, 2014

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 21, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 20, 2014

Last Verified

May 1, 2014

More Information

Terms related to this study

Other Study ID Numbers

  • HIIT in Juvenile Obesity

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