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Obesity Clinical Trial in Little Rock, AR

Access cutting-edge obesity treatment through this clinical trial at a research site in Little Rock. Study-provided care at no cost to qualified participants.

Sponsored by Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute

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  • Local to Little Rock

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  • Cutting-Edge Treatment

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  • Possible Compensation*

    For time and travel

*Compensation varies by study. Confirm details with coordinator.

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  1. 1Submit this form
  2. 2Phone screening
  3. 3Visit Little Rock site if eligible
  4. 4Begin participation

About This Obesity Study in Little Rock

The goal of this clinical trial is to learn how exercise and diet quality affect the health of adolescents with obesity. The main questions it aims to answer are: * Does exercise improve cardiometabolic health in adolescents with obesity? * Does enriching the diet with fruits and vegetables improve cardiometabolic health in adolescents with obesity? * Do exercise and a fruit and vegetable diet together provide greater health benefits than either one alone in adolescents with obesity? Researchers will compare four groups to see how exercise and diet impact health: * Standard Care Group: Receives the usual care for obesity. * Exercise Group: Receives weekly exercise coaching and participates in a 12-week exercise program. * Diet Group: Receives weekly dietary coaching and eats a diet enriched with fruits and vegetables for 12 weeks. * Combined Exercise and Diet Group: Receives both exercise and dietary programs, namely weekly exercise and dietary coaching, participation in a 12-week exercise program, and daily consumption of fruits and vegetables for 12 weeks. During the 12-week study, participants will attend three study visits to: * Provide blood, stool, and urine samples. * Answer questions about health, sleep, diet, and physical activity. * Undergo body scans to measure fat, lean, and bone mass. * Complete blood vessel function and liver fat content assessments. * Assess resting exergy expenditure. * Complete fitness tests. * Wear a fitness tracker to monitor physical activity and sleep patterns.

Sponsor: Arkansas Children's Hospital Research Institute

Who Can Participate

Inclusion Criteria

Male or female aged 13 to 17 years.
Newly enrolled in a weight management program.
Excessive weight: Class I obesity I (≥95% percentile to \< 120% of the 95th percentile), class II Obesity (≥120 to \<140% of the 95th percentile, or BMI ≥35 to \< 40 g/m2).
Less than 60 min/day of moderate to vigorous physical activity.
Fruit intake ≤ 1.5 cup equivalent per day.
Vegetable intake ≤ 1.5 cup equivalent per day.
Medical release.

Exclusion Criteria

Type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Asthma that requires daily use of inhalers to keep symptoms under control.
Asthma that requires the use of rescue inhalers (e.g., albuterol) \>2 days per week
Exercise-induced asthma.
Autism spectrum disorder (e.g., Autistic disorder, Rett disorder, Asperger disorder, childhood disintegrative disorder, pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified (PDD-NOS).
Chronic kidney disease.
Hormonal disease (e.g., hypothyroidism and growth hormone deficiency).
Autoimmune diseases (e.g., lupus, thyroiditis, juvenile idiopathic arthritis).
Bleeding disorders (e.g., hemophilia).
Chronic infections (e.g., HIV, hepatitis B, hepatitis C).
Other pre-existing medical conditions or medications as determined by the investigators to affect the outcomes of interest.
Dislike of \> 1 study product assessed at the initial visit.
Parent/child refusal to have blood drawn.
Refusal to authorize study investigators to access data from the clinical records.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q:Is this study available in Little Rock?

Yes, this clinical trial (NCT06848478) has an active research site in Little Rock, AR that is currently enrolling participants.

Q:Is it safe to participate?

Clinical trials follow strict safety guidelines and ethical standards. This study has been reviewed and approved, and participants are closely monitored by medical professionals. You can withdraw at any time.

Q:Will I be compensated?

Many clinical trials offer compensation for your time and travel expenses. Specific compensation details will be discussed during the screening process. All study-related medical care is provided at no cost.

Q:Can I leave the trial if I change my mind?

Absolutely. Participation is completely voluntary. You have the right to withdraw from the study at any time, for any reason, without penalty.

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Obesity Treatment Options in Little Rock, AR

If you're searching for obesity treatment options in Little Rock, AR, this clinical trial (NCT06848478) may be an excellent opportunity. Clinical trials provide access to cutting-edge treatments that aren't yet available to the general public, often at no cost to participants.

Our Little Rock research site is actively enrolling participants for this clinical trial. You'll receive care from experienced obesity specialists who are at the forefront of medical research. All study-related care, including examinations, treatments, and monitoring, is provided at no cost to qualified participants.

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