2.1. Study Design
cardiovascular and cognitive deficits, overweight
OBESE, JENSEN
This study is a randomized, parallel-group, two-arm clinical trial with pre- and post-participation assessments over 12 weeks of intervention. As inclusion criteria, the following adolescents were recruited: (1) adolescents aged 12 to 17 years; (2) overweight or obese; (3) consent form signed by the responsible/guardian and adolescent; (4) availability to participate in multidisciplinary interventions three times a week for 12 weeks; and (5) attend the initial evaluations of the project. As exclusion criteria, adolescents: (1) did not complete any of the questionnaires requested; (2) presented orthopedic, cardiovascular and cognitive deficits that prevented the practice of physical exercise; (3) were on some type of restrictive diet (low-carb, low-fat or hypocaloric) or nutritional guidance during the 12 weeks of the study; (4) were using a psychotropic drug or appetite regulator; and (5) accidents that made it impossible to participate in practical interventions. According to Jensen et al. [The adolescents were randomized into two groups: family (the adolescent participated with the father or mother or legal guardian, called FG) and isolated (only the adolescent performed the interventions, called IG). Additionally, the present study followed the Consolidated Standards of Reporting Trials (CONSORT) guidelines [