Author/Authors :
Stoner، Lee نويسنده School of Sport and Exercise, Massey University, Wellington , , Shultz، Sarah P. نويسنده School of Sport and Exercise, Massey University, Wellington , , Lambrick، Danielle M. نويسنده Institute of Food Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University , , Krebs، Jeremy نويسنده Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Wellington , , Weatherall، Mark نويسنده Department of Medicine, University of Otago, Wellington , , Palmer، Barry R. نويسنده Institute of Food Nutrition and Human Health, Massey University , , Lane، Andrew M. نويسنده School of Sport, Performing Arts and Leisure, Wolverhampton University , , Kira، Geoff نويسنده School of Sport and Exercise, Massey University, Palmerston North , , Witter، Trevor نويسنده School of Sport and Exercise, Massey University, Wellington , , Williams، Michelle A. نويسنده Department of Epidemiology, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA ,
Abstract :
Background: Lifestyle modifi cations including, physical activity can
reduce obesity-related morbidity and subsequent cardiovascular disease
in youth. This study will investigate the effi cacy of a culturally-sensitive,
non-contact, boxing-orientated training program on obesity and related
cardio-metabolic conditions in M?ori and Pasifi ka adolescents. Details
of the methodological aspects of recruitment, inclusion criteria,
randomization, cultural sensitivity, intervention program, assessments,
process evaluation, and statistical analyses are described.
Methods: This study will be a community based, New Zealand,
randomized control trial (RCT). Male and female obese (body mass
index > 95th percentile) M?ori and Pasifi ka adolescents aged 14-16 years
will be recruited and the sample size will be confi rmed through a
feasibility study. Combating Obesity in M?ori and Pasifi ka Adolescent
School-children Study (COMPASS) is a 6-month, theory-based
program, conducted 3-times/week in a culturally appropriate setting. Each
session includes 40 min boxing-orientated training and 30 min resistance
training. Assessments will be made at baseline, 3-months, 6-months,
12-months, and 24-months. Main outcomes include abdominal obesity,
endothelial function, and insulin resistance. Other outcomes include
arterial stiffness, lipid profi le, infl ammatory biomarkers, well-being, and
aerobic fi tness. Control measures include physical activity, sleep behavior,
and dietary intake. Analysis will be done by intention to treat
Results: As a protocol paper there are no specific results to
present, our purpose is to share our RCT design with the scientific
community.
Conclusions: COMPASS will be used to provide direction
for exercise prescription policy in at-risk M?ori and Pasifika
adolescents.
