The objective of this study is to evaluate whether intervention affects asthma and obesity.
60 children meeting our criteria for asthma with a BMI greater than 95 percentile for age will be enrolled. After one month or maximization of asthma care, subjects will be randomized to receive either 16 week intervention program, or community standard of care with added supervision of asthma. Intervention includes 3xweek group sessions for 4 weeks, followed by weekly groups for 12 weeks. Group will include cardiovascular work with PT, nutrition education, and asthma care education. We will follow weight, BMI, Pulmonary function, as well as, behavior, mood and quality of life for the two groups.
Preceptor Information |
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| Name: | Kim Kelsay |
| Department: | Psychiatry |
| Location: | National Jewish Medical Center |
| 1400 Jackson Street | |
| Denver, CO 80206 | |
| Contact: | 303-398-1837 |
| kelsayk@njc.org | |
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Position Information |
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| Openings | 1 |
| Funding: | No |