Effects of a Low Glycemic Index in Obese Children

Obesity Clinical Trial

Official title: Effects of a Low Glycemic Index Diet on Body Composition and Metabolic Syndrome Risks in Obese Thai Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status Completed

Clinical 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.

Clinical Trial 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

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Obesity

• NCT number: NCT02049788
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: Chulalongkorn University
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: January 2010
• Completion date: January 2013