Tests exercise training in children and teens with obesity
Compares high-intensity interval training with added plyometric jumping training in young people with obesity.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Effects of HIIT and Concurrent HITT/Plyometric Training on Muscle-tendon Structure, Function and Metabolism in Pediatric Population With Obesity at Different Biological Maturation States (HIIT-PRO Kids).
Key facts
- Where
- Santiago, ChileSee the site
AI summary: who the study is looking for
From the trial's eligibility criteria. Machine-read from the registry text on this page, so it can be wrong. The registry text below and the trial team decide who can take part.
The trial is looking for children and teenagers with obesity who are before or after their fastest growth spurt. It compares two exercise programs over twelve weeks.
- Age
- 7 to 17 years
- Sex
- All sexes can join.
- Disease stage
- Obesity, with a body mass index z-score of 2 to 3.5 standard deviations (BMI-z) for age and sex. Growth stage: -1 to -3 APHV (before peak growth) or +1 to +3 APHV (after peak growth).
- Earlier treatment
- People who did supervised exercise in the past six months cannot join.
Main reasons for not taking part
- Cognitive disabilities
- A muscle or bone condition that prevents regular physical activity
- Severe heart disease that makes physical activity unsafe
- Supervised exercise in the past six months
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Could this be for you?
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- Are you between 7 and 17 years old?
Source: NCT06727500, who can take part
Where in Chile
- Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences Institute, School of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Rehabilitation Sciences, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, ChileSantiago, ChileContact: Rodrigo Ramirez-Campillo, MSc. PhD.Taking people
Questions to ask the study team
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- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
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- Who runs it
- Universidad Nacional Andres Bello
- Trial code
- NCT06727500
- Record updated
- 5 September 2025
- Original description
The randomized controlled trial will compare the effects of a High-intensity interval training (HIIT) protocol versus a HIIT plus plyometric training in the muscle-tendon structure function and metabolism of the pediatric population with obesity at different biological maturational stages (pre-to-age peak velocity [APHV] and post-APHV). Both groups perform baseline evaluations of the main and secondary outcomes and receive the intervention for twelve weeks, three times per week. Once the interventions are completed, the participants undergo the same evaluations they performed at baseline.Read full original descriptionShow less
Effects of HIIT and Concurrent HITT/Plyometric Training on Muscle-tendon Structure, Function and Metabolism in Pediatric Population With Obesity at Different Biological Maturation States (HIIT-PRO Kids): A Study Protocol of Randomized Controlled Trial
The randomized controlled trial will compare the effects of a High-intensity interval training (HIIT) protocol versus a HIIT plus plyometric training in the muscle-tendon structure function and metabolism of the pediatric population with obesity at different biological maturational stages (pre-to-age peak velocity [APHV] and post-APHV). Both groups perform baseline evaluations of the main and secondary outcomes and receive the intervention for twelve weeks, three times per week. Once the interventions are completed, the participants undergo the same evaluations they performed at baseline.
Inclusion: Pediatric population with obesity determined by the body mass index by z-score (BMI-z) ≥ 2 standard deviations (SD) and ≤ 3.5 SD of the median for age and sex; Pediatric population with -1 to -3 APHV (pre-APHV) and +1 to +3 APHV (post-APHV).
Exclusion: Musculoskeletal condition that prevents regular physical activity; Severe heart diseases that contraindicate the practice of physical activity; Cognitive Disabilities; Individuals who perform supervised exercise in the past six months.