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Filter by:Many children with ADHD suffer from sleep disorders and dysfunction, which may affect development and well-being. According to the clinicians, some children find relief from restlessness and difficulty sleeping by using weighted blankets which have been proposed to reduce restlessness and stress via sensory integration and to calm the child by stimulating the sense of touch, muscles and joints. However, evidence for an effect on sleep is scarce, and only one RCT has investigated the effect of weighted blankets among children with ADHD. Using a RCT design, the aim is to investigate the effect on sleep disorders and dysfunction in children with ADHD aged 5-12 years by (1) using a weighted blanket during night and daytime in addition to usual treatment, compared to (2) usual treatment and a non-weighted sham blanket, with the primary outcome being differences in total sleep time. Results will support health- and social professionals who are involved in the treatment of children with ADHD.
Evaluation of the efficacy of Phaseolus vulgaris L. dry extract on weight modulation.
This study aims to develop and validate a prediction model for estimating the probability of inadequate weight loss one year after sleeve gastrectomy.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of lymphatic drainage massage on interdialytic weight gain and fatigue in patients undergoing hemodialysis.
Constipation is rising globally and is a health concern in Asia. Prolonged constipation, without proper care, can lead to complications affecting a child's physical and psychological development, causing significant health and socioeconomic impacts. Anorexia is also common in children, affecting their nutrient absorption, weight gain, and height development. Anorexic children are 2.5-3 times more likely to suffer from underweight and stunting. A number of studies have suggested that probiotics can reduce stool retention time and improve stool consistency, making them a natural and safe option for relieving constipation in adults and children. Probiotics, particularly spore-forming probiotics like Bacillus clausii, Bacillus subtilis, and Bacillus coagulans, have shown promise in improving gut health and combating anorexia, constipation, and malnutrition. With this background, the investigators conduct a research project titled "Evaluating the effectiveness of the LiveSpo® Preg-Mom and LiveSpo® KIDS in supporting the reduction of constipation, anorexia, and slow weight gain in children aged 24-60 months". The study aims to: (i) Evaluate the effectiveness of LiveSpo® Preg-Mom and LiveSpo® KIDS in reducing constipation, anorexia, and slow weight gain in children. (ii) Assessing the impact of probiotic supplementation on pro-inflammatory/anti-inflammatory cytokines concentrations in the blood, IgA concentrations in stools, and changes in the intestinal microbiota composition in the children's stools. Study Population: The sample size for aims is 201. Description of Sites: the study is conducted at three communes in Vo Nhai district, Thai Nguyen province. Description of Study Intervention: 201 eligible children aged 24-60 months with signs of anorexia, constipation, and meeting nutritional criteria were selected. The selected children are randomly assigned to three experiment groups, with 67 children per group. Blood samples are taken (at the start and after 28 days of intervention), and fecal samples are collected at the beginning of the study day, day 7, and day 28 of intervention, to analyze cytokine, IgA concentrations, and the gut microbiota. The intervention products are labeled with three codes corresponding to the three experiment groups (For example AA code is used for LiveSpo® Preg-Mom, BB code for LiveSpo® KIDS, CC for code for RO water) and these codes can be interchanged as needed. Study duration: 12 months
The study is randomized and single blinded. Ethical approval is taken from ethical committee of Riphah international university Lahore. Participants who meet the inclusion criteria will be enrolled and allocated in group A and group B through sealed envelope method by non probability convenient random sampling technique. Subjects in group A will receive Progressive eccentric exercises. Group B will receive Bodyweight exercises.
The goal of this randomized effectiveness study is to evaluate the different targeting strategies for the delivery of balanced energy and protein (BEP) supplements among pregnant women in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The main goals of the study are to: 1) determine the effectiveness of two individual-based antenatal BEP targeting strategies for preventing adverse pregnancy outcomes; 2) compare the cost-effectiveness of the universal BEP provision with two individual-based targeting strategies for preventing adverse pregnancy outcomes; and 3) generate implementation evidence regarding the feasibility and acceptability of different antenatal BEP targeting strategies. Pregnant women will be enrolled during pregnancy, assigned to different strategies of BEP supplementation, and followed from pregnancy through six weeks postpartum to evaluate the impacts of different BEP targeting strategies on pregnancy, maternal, and child outcomes.
Globally, overweight and obesity have become a major health concern and are present at all ages in both developed and developing countries. Sedentary lifestyle habits lead to reduced physical activity, which reduces energy expenditure, and this, combined with excessive energy intake, increases the risk of obesity. Lack of exercise combined with a sedentary lifestyle can exacerbate obesity and chronic disease. Among all obese people, the number of obese college students shows a growing trend. Obesity among college students not only leads to impaired physical health, but may also lead to discrimination, low self-confidence and self-efficacy, and even depression. Although traditional exercise methods can help college students with weight management, many college students do not enjoy these traditional physical activities. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a new form of exercise that is different from traditional exercise to get college students moving. Thus, obtaining the recommended level of physical activity. With the progress of information technology and the popularity of electronic devices, the frequency of college students using computers and mobile phones has increased. Taking advantage of college students' interest in screen games, it is a new way to control sedentary behaviours and obesity by converting static screen usage time into dynamic screen usage time. Active video games (AVGs) are a new type of video games, which require players to complete the game by interacting with the images on the screen through upper limb, lower limb, and whole-body movements. Studies have shown that playing active video games produces more energy expenditure and physical activity than sedentary video games (static games). The variety of research on AVGs is promising, but the population of participants in the studies has been mostly children and adolescents. The college student population, with a high prevalence of overweight and obesity, has a high prevalence of screen time. It is especially important to intervene with overweight and obese college students using AVG to shift their interest from screens to exercise, thereby increasing physical activity intensity. Therefore, this paper will systematically investigate the effects of AVGs on physical activity, mental health, and body composition of overweight and obese college students in China.
The goal of this clinical trial is to test a responsive parenting obesity prevention program with infants and caregivers of color (e.g., non-White; Hispanic/Latinx) and/or who are economically marginalized (i.e., publicly insured), delivered via Integrated Behavioral Health (IBH) in pediatric primary care. The main questions it aims to answer are: - 1) Is the obesity prevention intervention delivered via IBH in pediatric primary care feasible and acceptable to families of color and/or families who are economically marginalized? - 2) Will it prevent rapid weight gain during infancy? Participants will complete baseline (newborn), post-treatment (9 months), and follow-up assessments (12 months). Participants assigned to treatment will receive 4 prevention sessions as part of their typical well-child visit in pediatric primary care. Researchers hypothesize that infants in the obesity prevention intervention will have stable weight gain compared to infants in the control group (treatment as usual) will experience more rapid weight gain.
50 patients with verified new-onset Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension are randomly allocated to standard weight management (dietician counselling) or trial intervention consisting of subcutaneous injections with Semaglutide for 10 months combined, in the initial 8 weeks following diagnosis, with a Very Low Calorie-Diet (max 800 kcal/day)