Can Kids' activity energy explain body fat? a study investigates

NCT ID NCT02107508

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Huijuan Ruan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at how the energy children burn during physical activity relates to their body composition, including fat and muscle mass. Researchers will compare normal-weight and overweight or obese children aged 6–12 in Shanghai. Participants will have their body composition measured and perform a cycling test to estimate activity energy expenditure. The goal is to better understand the link between physical activity and body fat in children.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to: If the study clarifies how activity energy expenditure relates to body composition, it could inform strategies to prevent childhood obesity.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study with a small sample of children from one city, so findings may not apply broadly. It measures associations, not causes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHILDHOOD OBESITY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Xinhua Hospital

Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200092, China

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