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A Doctor's prescription for play: could exercise be the medicine for childhood obesity?

NCT ID NCT04847271

Disease control Sponsor: Vastra Gotaland Region Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 19, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether a 'physical activity on prescription' (PAP) program can help children aged 6-12 with obesity become more active. Over 4 months, children choose activities they enjoy and follow a written prescription for how often and how long to do them. Researchers will measure changes in physical activity, BMI, waist size, and quality of life, and also see how well the program fits into pediatric care. The goal is to find out if this approach is practical and beneficial for kids.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Physical activity on prescription (PAP) — a structured program where children choose physical activities to do for 4 months
What this could lead to
If this works, it could offer a practical, personalized way to help children with obesity become more active and improve their health.
What could go wrong
This is a small feasibility study, so results may not apply broadly. Children may not stick with the prescribed activities, and the program's success depends on healthcare clinics adopting it.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

42 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2022

Finished

May 2025

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

6 to 12 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Pre-trial phase/healthcare practitioner: Inclusion criteria: \- being a healthcare practitioner or manager involved in the treatment of children with obesity at a paediatric healthcare clinic in Region Västra Götaland Clinical trial/patients: Inclusion criteria: * aged 6-12 years * diagnosed with obesity (age adjusted BMI\>ISO-BMI 30) * having an insufficient physical activity level according to national recommendations * being willing to participate and perform the chosen activity/-ies * having a parent who is willing to participate. Exclusion criteria: * severe psychiatric comorbidity * severe intellectual or physical disability

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Motor Activity obesity disorder Pediatric Obesity

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Obesity, childhood

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Regionhälsan, Region Västra Götaland

    Gothenburg, Sweden

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