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

NCT ID NCT02107508

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

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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.

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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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Study facts

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Participants

62 people

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Started

Jan 2013

Finished

Jan 2016

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Children in Shanghai

Ages

8 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children in Shanghai Exclusion Criteria: * cardiovascular disease * asthma * severe disease conditions such as cancer and renal failure * taking steroids (corticosteroids) or antidepressants

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Conditions

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Pediatric Obesity

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Childhood obesity

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Xinhua Hospital

    Shanghai, Shanghai Municipality, 200092, China

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