Efficacy of HIKCUPS (Hunter Illawarra Kids Challenge Using Parent Support) in reducing BMI z-score at 1 year: Results of a multi-site randomized trial for overweight 5-9 year olds.
RIS ID
19512
Abstract
The evidence base for treating obesity in children is weak and fraught with poorly designed studies with limited follow-up. To address these limitations we undertook HIKCUPS, a high quality 6-month multi-site RCT with three treatment arms and planned 2-year follow-up. The RCT compared a parent-centered family lifestyle and diet modification program to a child-centered physical activity skill development program, to doing both. All interventions were performed in a community setting and were designed to be inexpensive and sustainable. We have completed 1-year follow-up of 165 overweight 5-9 yr olds in two Australian regional cities. The 1-year retention rate was 64%. There were no significant differences in BMI z-score between those who completed or dropped out at either 6 or 12 mo. Using linear mixed model analyses, there were significant improvements in one of the two primary outcomes (BMI z-score), and two secondary outcomes (LDL/HDL cholesterol, energy intake) across all groups from baseline to 12 mo.
Publication Details
Collins, C., Okely, A. D., Morgan, P., Jones, R. A., Warren, J., Cliff, D. P., Burrows, T., Steele, J. R. & Baur, L. (2007). Efficacy of HIKCUPS (Hunter Illawarra Kids Challenge Using Parent Support) in reducing BMI z-score at 1 year: Results of a multi-site randomized trial for overweight 5-9 year olds..