ObesityABBANCT07046871
Effectiveness of Adapted Basketball Programs in Adolescents With Obesity (ABBA)
A study testing 1. Intervention Name (Arm 1) Name: Adapted Basketball Program with Video Support Type: Behavioral Description: A 7-week basketball intervention for adolescents with obesity, combining pedagogically a and ADAPT Adapted Basketball Program in people with Obesity, run by University of Sfax at 1 site in Tunisia.
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of different basketball training programs on adolescents with obesity. The objective is to assess how these programs influence body weight, physical fitness, motivation to exercise, and basketball skills. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 15 to 17 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Obesity
- What is being tested?
- 1. Intervention Name (Arm 1) Name: Adapted Basketball Program with Video Support Type: Behavioral Description: A 7-week basketball intervention for adolescents with obesity, combining pedagogically a and ADAPT Adapted Basketball Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 55 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTunisia
- Study dates
- 1 Jun 2024to 1 Feb 2025
- 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 15 to 17 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Age between 15 and 17 years
- Body mass index (BMI) within the moderate obesity range (30-34.9 kg/m²)
- No history of musculoskeletal, neurological, or orthopedic disorders that could impair physical performance in the six months preceding the study
- Normal or corrected-to-normal vision
- Regular attendance in physical education (PE) classes
Who cannot join
- History of musculoskeletal, neurological, or orthopedic disorders that could impair physical performance in the six months preceding the study
- Visual impairments not corrected to normal vision
- Irregular attendance or absence from physical education (PE) classes
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Effectiveness of an Adapted Basketball Program With and Without Video Support in Adolescents With Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study aims to evaluate the effects of different basketball training programs on adolescents with obesity. The objective is to assess how these programs influence body weight, physical fitness, motivation to exercise, and basketball skills.
Three types of programs are being compared:
Read more
- A specially adapted basketball program with pre-session instructional video lessons.
- The same adapted program without video supplementation.
- A regular basketball program without pedagogical modifications.
Participants are adolescents aged 15 to 17 years with moderate obesity who will engage in one of the programs for seven weeks, with one training session per week.
Body weight, physical fitness, motivation, and basketball skills will be measured before and after the intervention to determine which approach is most effective.
The study aims to identify engaging and effective methods for promoting physical activity, health, and basketball skill development in adolescents with obesity.
Read the detailed description
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) includes three parallel intervention arms designed to evaluate the effects of different basketball teaching programs on adolescents with obesity. The intervention spans seven consecutive weeks and consists of one structured basketball session per week, each lasting 60 minutes and delivered during regular physical education (PE) classes.
A total of 55 adolescents (33 females and 22 males), aged 15 to 17 years and classified as having moderate obesity (BMI: 30-34.9 kg/m²), were recruited from a secondary school in the Sidi Bouzid region of Tunisia. Participants were randomly assigned using a computer-generated sequence to one of the following groups:
- ADAPT+VID Group (n = 19): An adapted basketball program enriched with pre-session instructional video summaries.
- ADAPT Group (n = 18): The same adapted basketball program without video supplementation.
- CONT Group (n = 18): A traditional basketball program without pedagogical modifications.
Pre- (T0) and post-intervention (T1) assessments included: (i) anthropometric measurements (BMI), (ii) physical fitness tests, (iii) evaluations of technical basketball performance (passing, dribbling, shooting), and (iv) assessments of motivation. Motivation was assessed following the first and final sessions.
Each session was structured into three phases: a standardized warm-up (15 minutes), a main instructional phase (40 minutes), and a cool-down period (5 minutes). The adapted program was tailored to the specific needs of adolescents with obesity by modifying drills, reducing competitiveness, and incorporating extended recovery and instructional periods. Pre-session videos in the ADAPT+VID group were uploaded to a private Facebook group 48 hours prior to each session and engagement was monitored.
The study received approval from the appropriate institutional ethics committee and was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants and their legal guardians prior to enrollment.
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Being tested
- 1. Intervention Name (Arm 1) Name: Adapted Basketball Program with Video Support Type: Behavioral Description: A 7-week basketball intervention for adolescents with obesity, combining pedagogically a, ADAPT Adapted Basketball Program
- Keywords
- Obesity, Adolescents, Physical Activity, Basketball Intervention, Adapted Physical Education, Motivation, Physical Fitness, Randomized Controlled Trial
- Medical subject headings
- Obesity, Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
1. Intervention Name (Arm 1) Name: Adapted Basketball Program with Video Support Type: Behavioral Description: A 7-week basketball intervention for adolescents with obesity, combining pedagogically aBehavioural
Also called Adapted Basketball Program with Video Support (ADAPT+VID)
A 7-week basketball intervention for adolescents with obesity, combining pedagogically adapted activities with pre-session video instruction delivered via a private Facebook group.
ADAPT Adapted Basketball ProgramBehavioural
Also called Adapted Basketball Program
A 7-week adapted basketball intervention including non-competitive, inclusive drills tailored to adolescents with obesity, without any video supplementation.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Adapted Basketball Program with Video Support (ADAPT+VID) | Experimental | Adapted basketball program without video supplementation.(ADAPT) Receives: Behavioral: 1. Intervention Name (Arm 1) Name: Adapted Basketball Program with Video Support Type: Behavioral Description: A 7-week basketball intervention for adolescents with obesity, combining pedagogically a |
| ADAPT | Experimental | Adapted basketball program without video supplementation. Receives: Behavioral: ADAPT Adapted Basketball Program |
| CONTROL | No intervention | Traditional basketball program with no pedagogical modifications. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI) in kg/m²
Body Mass Index (BMI) will be calculated using the formula: weight (kg) / height (m²). Weight will be measured using a calibrated digital scale and height using a wall-mounted stadiometer. BMI will be assessed at baseline and after 7 weeks to evaluate the effects of the basketball training intervention on body composition in adolescents with moderate obesity.
Measured: From baseline (pre-intervention) to after 7 weeks of intervention
Secondary outcomes (2)
Change in Cardiorespiratory Fitness Assessed by Intermittent Fitness Test 15-15. -Unit of Measure: Meters (total distance covered)(Spartacus Test). -Unit of Measure: Meters (total distance covered)
Cardiorespiratory fitness will be assessed using the 15-15 intermittent fitness test (Spartacus Test), a shuttle run test designed for overweight and obese adolescents. The test involves 15-second running intervals alternated with 15-second passive recovery over a 40-meter distance, with progressive speed increases starting at 5 km/h and increasing by 0.5 km/h per stage. The test concludes when the participant fails to maintain pace for two consecutive intervals or stops due to fatigue. The total distance covered will be used to estimate cardiorespiratory fitness (VO₂peak). The Spartacus test is validated for this population and demonstrates high test-retest reliability (ICC > 0.90).
Measured: Baseline (pre-intervention)and after 7 weeks
Change in Situational Motivation (SIMS) Scores. - Unit of Measure: Units on the Situational Motivation Scale (SIMS), a 7-point Likert scale with minimum score 1 and maximum score 7.
Motivation was assessed using the Situational Motivation Scale (SIMS), a validated 16-item questionnaire evaluating four subdimensions: intrinsic motivation, identified regulation, external regulation, and amotivation. Each item is rated on a 7-point Likert scale (1 = "does not correspond at all" to 7 = "corresponds exactly"). The average score for each subscale was calculated by averaging the corresponding four items (e.g., intrinsic motivation: items 1, 5, 9, 13). Higher scores indicate greater intensity of the respective motivation type.
Measured: Baseline (Session 1) and post-intervention (Session 7, 7 weeks after baseline)
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Jul 2025
- Study start1 Jun 2024
- Primary completion1 Jan 2025
- Study completion1 Feb 2025
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.
- 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Three-arm parallel-group randomized controlled trial. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three intervention arms: (i) an adapted basketball program with pre-session video summaries (ADAPT+VID), (ii) an adapted basketball program without video supplementation (ADAPT), or (iii) a traditional basketball program without specific pedagogical modifications (CONT).
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 55 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Sfax
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Antonella Muscella, University of Salento
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07046871
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 048/2022
- Other IDs
- 048/2022
- Acronym
- ABBA
- Status last verified
- Jun 2025
- First submitted
- 5 Jun 2025
- Last updated
- 2 Jul 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: At this time, there is no plan to share IPD due to limitations in data-sharing infrastructure and ethical considerations. However, de-identified data may be made available in the future upon reasonable request, pending ethical committee approval.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Jul 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effectiveness of an Adapted Basketball Program With and Without Video Support in Adolescents With Obesity: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07046871
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ABBA / 048/2022
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Keywords
- Obesity, Adolescents, Physical Activity, Basketball Intervention, Adapted Physical Education, Motivation, Physical Fitness, Randomized Controlled Trial
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 55 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of SfaxUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jun 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Feb 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Jul 2025 (actual)
- 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.
This study aims to evaluate the effects of different basketball training programs on adolescents with obesity. The objective is to assess how these programs influence body weight, physical fitness, motivation to exercise, and basketball skills.
Three types of programs are being compared:
- A specially adapted basketball program with pre-session instructional video lessons.
- The same adapted program without video supplementation.
- A regular basketball program without pedagogical modifications.
Participants are adolescents aged 15 to 17 years with moderate obesity who will engage in one of the programs for seven weeks, with one training session per week.
Body weight, physical fitness, motivation, and basketball skills will be measured before and after the intervention to determine which approach is most effective.
The study aims to identify engaging and effective methods for promoting physical activity, health, and basketball skill development in adolescents with obesity.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled trial (RCT) includes three parallel intervention arms designed to evaluate the effects of different basketball teaching programs on adolescents with obesity. The intervention spans seven consecutive weeks and consists of one structured basketball session per week, each lasting 60 minutes and delivered during regular physical education (PE) classes.
A total of 55 adolescents (33 females and 22 males), aged 15 to 17 years and classified as having moderate obesity (BMI: 30-34.9 kg/m²), were recruited from a secondary school in the Sidi Bouzid region of Tunisia. Participants were randomly assigned using a computer-generated sequence to one of the following groups:
- ADAPT+VID Group (n = 19): An adapted basketball program enriched with pre-session instructional video summaries.
- ADAPT Group (n = 18): The same adapted basketball program without video supplementation.
- CONT Group (n = 18): A traditional basketball program without pedagogical modifications.
Pre- (T0) and post-intervention (T1) assessments included: (i) anthropometric measurements (BMI), (ii) physical fitness tests, (iii) evaluations of technical basketball performance (passing, dribbling, shooting), and (iv) assessments of motivation. Motivation was assessed following the first and final sessions.
Each session was structured into three phases: a standardized warm-up (15 minutes), a main instructional phase (40 minutes), and a cool-down period (5 minutes). The adapted program was tailored to the specific needs of adolescents with obesity by modifying drills, reducing competitiveness, and incorporating extended recovery and instructional periods. Pre-session videos in the ADAPT+VID group were uploaded to a private Facebook group 48 hours prior to each session and engagement was monitored.
The study received approval from the appropriate institutional ethics committee and was conducted in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki. Written informed consent was obtained from all participants and their legal guardians prior to enrollment.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Three-arm parallel-group randomized controlled trial. Participants were randomly assigned to one of three intervention arms: (i) an adapted basketball program with pre-session video summaries (ADAPT+VID), (ii) an adapted basketball program without video supplementation (ADAPT), or (iii) a traditional basketball program without specific pedagogical modifications (CONT).
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Adapted Basketball Program with Video Support (ADAPT+VID) | Experimental | Behavioral: 1. Intervention Name (Arm 1) Name: Adapted Basketball Program with Video Support Type: Behavioral Description: A 7-week basketball intervention for adolescents with obesity, combining pedagogically aAdapted basketball program without video supplementation.(ADAPT) |
| ADAPT | Experimental | Behavioral: ADAPT Adapted Basketball ProgramAdapted basketball program without video supplementation. |
| CONTROL | No intervention | –Traditional basketball program with no pedagogical modifications. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 15 to 17 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Age between 15 and 17 years
- Body mass index (BMI) within the moderate obesity range (30-34.9 kg/m²)
- No history of musculoskeletal, neurological, or orthopedic disorders that could impair physical performance in the six months preceding the study
- Normal or corrected-to-normal vision
- Regular attendance in physical education (PE) classes
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- History of musculoskeletal, neurological, or orthopedic disorders that could impair physical performance in the six months preceding the study
- Visual impairments not corrected to normal vision
- Irregular attendance or absence from physical education (PE) classes
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Intervention Name (Arm 1) Name: Adapted Basketball Program with Video Support Type: Behavioral Description: A 7-week basketball intervention for adolescents with obesity, combining pedagogically aAlso: Adapted Basketball Program with Video Support (ADAPT+VID)A 7-week basketball intervention for adolescents with obesity, combining pedagogically adapted activities with pre-session video instruction delivered via a private Facebook group. | Behavioural | Adapted Basketball Program with Video Support (ADAPT+VID) |
| ADAPT Adapted Basketball ProgramAlso: Adapted Basketball ProgramA 7-week adapted basketball intervention including non-competitive, inclusive drills tailored to adolescents with obesity, without any video supplementation. | Behavioural | ADAPT |
Primary outcome
Change in Body Mass Index (BMI) in kg/m²
Time frame: From baseline (pre-intervention) to after 7 weeks of intervention
Body Mass Index (BMI) will be calculated using the formula: weight (kg) / height (m²). Weight will be measured using a calibrated digital scale and height using a wall-mounted stadiometer. BMI will be assessed at baseline and after 7 weeks to evaluate the effects of the basketball training intervention on body composition in adolescents with moderate obesity.
2 secondary outcomes
Change in Cardiorespiratory Fitness Assessed by Intermittent Fitness Test 15-15. -Unit of Measure: Meters (total distance covered)(Spartacus Test). -Unit of Measure: Meters (total distance covered)
Time frame: Baseline (pre-intervention)and after 7 weeks
Change in Situational Motivation (SIMS) Scores. - Unit of Measure: Units on the Situational Motivation Scale (SIMS), a 7-point Likert scale with minimum score 1 and maximum score 7.
Time frame: Baseline (Session 1) and post-intervention (Session 7, 7 weeks after baseline)
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 2 Jul 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. At this time, there is no plan to share IPD due to limitations in data-sharing infrastructure and ethical considerations. However, de-identified data may be made available in the future upon reasonable request, pending ethical committee approval.
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing 1. Intervention Name (Arm 1) Name: Adapted Basketball Program with Video Support Type: Behavioral Description: A 7-week basketball intervention for adolescents with obesity, combining pedagogically a and ADAPT Adapted Basketball Program in people with Obesity, run by University of Sfax at 1 site in Tunisia.
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 5 inclusion and 3 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 2 Jul 2025. 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 Tunisia. 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 in Body Mass Index (BMI) in kg/m² (time frame: From baseline (pre-intervention) to after 7 weeks of intervention). 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 2 Jul 2025.