ObesityNCT02049788
Effects of a Low Glycemic Index in Obese Children
A study testing low calorie/fat diet and Low glycaemic index diet in people with Obesity, run by Chulalongkorn University at 1 site in Thailand.
Trial summary
The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a low-GI diet program and a standard counseling program in the treatment of obese Thai children. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 9 to 16 years
- Conditions the study is for
- Obesity
- What is being tested?
- low calorie/fat diet and Low glycaemic index diet
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 70 participants
- Where
- 1 siteThailand
- Study dates
- Jan 2010to Jan 2013
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 9 to 16 years
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Children aged between nine to sixteen years old
- BMI higher than the International Obesity Task Force cut-off
Who cannot join
- psychological problems
- underlying diseases that might affect a weight management program
- used drugs associated with weight increment or reduction
- attended other weight management programs
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effects of a Low Glycemic Index Diet on Body Composition and Metabolic Syndrome Risks in Obese Thai Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a low-GI diet program and a standard counseling program in the treatment of obese Thai children.
Read the detailed description
Obese children aged 9-16 years from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital were randomized to receive instruction either for a low-GI diet (intervention group) or a low-calorie, low-fat diet (control group). Both groups were followed-up every month for six months. The primary outcomes were body composition changes during the six-month period, measured by dual X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Secondary outcomes were metabolic syndrome risk changes measured by fasting plasma glucose, insulin, and lipid profiles.
The adherence to the nutritional education and physical activity recommendation was evaluated by using three-day dietary records (two weekdays and one weekend day) and a physical activity questionnaire at each visit. All participants were examined and counseled about physical activity and life style modification strategies by a pediatrician at every visit.
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Being tested
- low calorie/fat diet, Low glycaemic index diet
- Medical subject headings
- Obesity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
low calorie/fat dietBehavioural
Conventional behavioural lifestyle modification instructions x 1/month for 6 months about low-calorie (approximately 1200-1300 kcal/day), low-fat (25% of total calories from fat) and about physical activity (increase non-weight bearing exercise 30 minutes/day at least x 3 times/week, increase physical activity in their routine and decrease sedentary activity).
Low glycaemic index dietBehavioural
Experimental behavioural lifestyle modification instructions x 1/month for 6 months about low glycaemic index diet (selection of low-GI carbohydrates with the caloric distribution of carbohydrate 50-55%: protein 15-20%: fat 30-35%, instruction by two-hour small classes with parental participation low GI cooking demonstration and food labeling guidance) and about physical activity (increase non-weight bearing exercise 30 minutes/day at least x 3/week, increase physical activity in their routine and decrease sedentary activity).
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| low calorie/fat diet | Active comparator | The low calorie/fat diet group, obese children aged 9-16, received conventional behavioural lifestyle modification instructions x 1/month for 6 months about low-calorie (approximately 1200-1300 kcal/day), low-fat (25% of total calories from fat) and about physical activity (increase non-weight bearing exercise 30 minutes/day at least x 3 times/week, increase physical activity in their routine and decrease sedentary activity). Receives: Behavioral: low calorie/fat diet |
| Low glycaemic index diet | Experimental | Low glycaemic index diet group, obese children of both sexes aged 9-16, received experimental behavioural lifestyle modification instructions x 1/month for 6 months about low glycaemic index diet (selection of low-GI carbohydrates with the caloric distribution of carbohydrate 50-55%: protein 15-20%: fat 30-35%, instruction by two-hour small classes with parental participation low GI cooking demonstration and food labeling guidance) and about physical activity (increase non-weight bearing exercise 30 minutes/day at least x 3/week, increase physical activity in their routine and decrease sedentary activity). Receives: Behavioral: Low glycaemic index diet |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change from baseline in body composition measured by BIA and DEXA at month 6
Measured: 6 months
Secondary outcomes (1)
Change from baseline in metabolic syndrome risks at month 6
Metabolic syndrome risks are fasting blood sugar, insulin and lipid profiles.
Measured: 6 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Jan 2014 (estimated)
- Study startJan 2010
- Primary completionJan 2013
- Study completionJan 2013
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for ObesityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Chulalongkorn UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Chulalongkorn University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Sirinuch Chomtho, M.D., PhD., Principal investigator, Chulalongkorn University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02049788
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- LGI-01
- Status last verified
- Jan 2014
- First submitted
- 28 Jan 2014
- Last updated
- 30 Jan 2014
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Jan 2014. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effects of a Low Glycemic Index Diet on Body Composition and Metabolic Syndrome Risks in Obese Thai Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02049788
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- LGI-01
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 70 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Chulalongkorn UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Jan 2010
- Primary completion
- Jan 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jan 2013 (actual)
- First posted
- 30 Jan 2014 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The objective of this study is to compare the effectiveness of a low-GI diet program and a standard counseling program in the treatment of obese Thai children.
Detailed description
Obese children aged 9-16 years from King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital were randomized to receive instruction either for a low-GI diet (intervention group) or a low-calorie, low-fat diet (control group). Both groups were followed-up every month for six months. The primary outcomes were body composition changes during the six-month period, measured by dual X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) and bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA). Secondary outcomes were metabolic syndrome risk changes measured by fasting plasma glucose, insulin, and lipid profiles.
The adherence to the nutritional education and physical activity recommendation was evaluated by using three-day dietary records (two weekdays and one weekend day) and a physical activity questionnaire at each visit. All participants were examined and counseled about physical activity and life style modification strategies by a pediatrician at every visit.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Treatment
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| low calorie/fat diet | Active comparator | Behavioral: low calorie/fat dietThe low calorie/fat diet group, obese children aged 9-16, received conventional behavioural lifestyle modification instructions x 1/month for 6 months about low-calorie (approximately 1200-1300 kcal/day), low-fat (25% of total calories from fat) and about physical activity (increase non-weight bearing exercise 30 minutes/day at least x 3 times/week, increase physical activity in their routine and decrease sedentary activity). |
| Low glycaemic index diet | Experimental | Behavioral: Low glycaemic index dietLow glycaemic index diet group, obese children of both sexes aged 9-16, received experimental behavioural lifestyle modification instructions x 1/month for 6 months about low glycaemic index diet (selection of low-GI carbohydrates with the caloric distribution of carbohydrate 50-55%: protein 15-20%: fat 30-35%, instruction by two-hour small classes with parental participation low GI cooking demonstration and food labeling guidance) and about physical activity (increase non-weight bearing exercise 30 minutes/day at least x 3/week, increase physical activity in their routine and decrease sedentary activity). |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 9 to 16 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Children aged between nine to sixteen years old
- BMI higher than the International Obesity Task Force cut-off
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- psychological problems
- underlying diseases that might affect a weight management program
- used drugs associated with weight increment or reduction
- attended other weight management programs
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| low calorie/fat dietConventional behavioural lifestyle modification instructions x 1/month for 6 months about low-calorie (approximately 1200-1300 kcal/day), low-fat (25% of total calories from fat) and about physical activity (increase non-weight bearing exercise 30 minutes/day at least x 3 times/week, increase physical activity in their routine and decrease sedentary activity). | Behavioural | low calorie/fat diet |
| Low glycaemic index dietExperimental behavioural lifestyle modification instructions x 1/month for 6 months about low glycaemic index diet (selection of low-GI carbohydrates with the caloric distribution of carbohydrate 50-55%: protein 15-20%: fat 30-35%, instruction by two-hour small classes with parental participation low GI cooking demonstration and food labeling guidance) and about physical activity (increase non-weight bearing exercise 30 minutes/day at least x 3/week, increase physical activity in their routine and decrease sedentary activity). | Behavioural | Low glycaemic index diet |
Primary outcome
Change from baseline in body composition measured by BIA and DEXA at month 6
Time frame: 6 months
1 secondary outcome
Change from baseline in metabolic syndrome risks at month 6
Time frame: 6 months
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 30 Jan 2014.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Sirinuch Chomtho, M.D., PhD. principal investigator
Chulalongkorn University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing low calorie/fat diet and Low glycaemic index diet in people with Obesity, run by Chulalongkorn University at 1 site in Thailand.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Jan 2014. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Thailand. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change from baseline in body composition measured by BIA and DEXA at month 6 (time frame: 6 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 30 Jan 2014.