Description Module

Description Module

The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.

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Description Module


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NCT ID: NCT05225350
Brief Summary: "Matkassen - effekten av tre månaders intensiv kostintervention hos barn med fetma/ Family Meals on Prescription.- a randomized controlled trial : The aim of the study was to explore a novel approach for the treatment of obesity in children and adolescents through an intensive dietary intervention, consisting of receiving a weekly bag of groceries and recipes for five family meals at a reduced price for three months. Data concerning dietary patterns and food habits, weight, BMI and blood markers for metabolic and cardiovascular disease was collected before the study began and again at the end of the study during the patients' one year follow up appointment at the clinics.
Detailed Description: Children between the age of 5-15 years receiving treatment for obesity at the pediatric clinics in Varberg and Kungsbacka were offered to participate in the trial. The study population was divided into two arms including 60 patients in each arm: * In the first arm the patients received care consistent with regional guidelines. * In the second arm the patients received care consistent with regional guidelines in combination with the intensive dietary intervention for three months. Data concerning dietary patterns and food habits, weight, BMI and blood markers for metabolic and cardiovascular disease was collected before the study began and again at the end of the study during the patients' one year follow up appointment at the clinics.
Study: NCT05225350
Study Brief:
Protocol Section: NCT05225350