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Background and study aims
Due to the confinement (due to COVID-19), it is likely that families have more time to cook and could improve their eating habits. Although it should be kept in mind that this would not necessarily increase the quality of the diet. Indeed, families could also consume a higher caloric intake because they spend more time at home. On the other hand, confinement would worsen physical activity habits in adolescents. Based on this, our hypothesis is that confinement may change the lifestyle of adolescents. These new habits could be fixed and have an impact on their health at adult life. For this reason, it is important to generate studies that analyse their eating and physical activity behaviors. We aimed to describe the lifestyle of adolescents in Spain, Brazil, Chile, Colombia and Italy during confinement by COVID-19, and the possible changes in their dietary and physical activity habits due to this situation compared to those observed before confinement.
Aim: Understanding lifestyle habits of adolescents during social confinement will help public health authorities to reshape their reactions to future, unavoidable confinements.
Who can participate?
The study population comprised adolescents residing in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain and Italy, who filled out an online questionnaire. To be included in the research, the adolescent had to be aged between 10 and 19 years old and 11 months; present no food restrictions and provide an authorization to participate in the study.
What does the study involve?
The study involve filling a self-administered online survey questionnaire that is divided into modules: sociodemographic characteristics, dietary practices before and during confinement, and lifestyle before and during confinement.
What are the possible benefits and risks of participating?
The main benefit of understanding the adolescents’ nutrition and physical activity behavior during COVID-19 lockdown is the possible development of future policies. Indeed, this information will help public health authorities reshape future policies on adolescents’ s nutritional and physical activity recommendations, in preparation for future pandemics.
No risk for participants are envisioned as the study only involve filling an online survey.
Where is the study run from?
Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies (IMDEA) - Food (Spain)
When is the study starting and how long is it expected to run for?
April 2020 to June 2020
Who is funding the study?
Investigator initiated and funded
Who is the main contact?
Dr Alberto Davalos, alberto.davalos@imdea.org
Dr María B. Ruiz-Roso, belen.ruizroso@imdea.org
Trial website
Contact information
Type
Scientific
Primary contact
Dr Alberto Davalos
ORCID ID
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-5709-6443
Contact details
Laboratory of Epigenetics of Lipid Metabolism
IMDEA Food Institute
Ctra. de Canto Blanco
8
Madrid
28049
Spain
+34 912796985
alberto.davalos@imdea.org
Type
Scientific
Additional contact
Dr María B. Ruiz-Roso
ORCID ID
Contact details
Laboratory of Epigenetics of Lipid Metabolism
IMDEA Food Institute
Ctra. de Canto Blanco
8
Madrid
28049
Spain
+34 917 27 81 00
belen.ruizroso@imdea.org
Additional identifiers
EudraCT number
Nil known
ClinicalTrials.gov number
Nil known
Protocol/serial number
IMD PI-043
Study information
Scientific title
Observational study of lifestyle modification of adolescents from different countries during confinement by Covid-19
Acronym
NutriCoronaTeen
Study hypothesis
Due to the confinement (Covid-19), it is likely that families have more time to cook and could improve their eating habits. Although it should be kept in mind that this would not necessarily increase the quality of the diet. Indeed, families could also consume a higher caloric intake because they spend more time at home. On the other hand, confinement would worsen physical activity habits in adolescents. Based on this, our hypothesis is that confinement may change the lifestyle of adolescents. These new habits could be fixed and have an impact on their health at adult life. For this reason, it is important to generate studies that analyses their eating and physical activity behaviors.
Ethics approval
1. Approved 06/05/2020, Comité Ética de Investigación, Fundación IMDEA Alimentación (Ctra. de Canto Blanco, 8. 28049 - Madrid, Spain; +34 917278100; cei.alimentacion@imdea.org), ref: IMD PI-043
2. Approved 16/04/2020, URFJ – Instituto de Puericultura e Pediatria Martagão Gesteira da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (Rua Bruno Lobo 50 - Ilha do Fundão . Rio de Janeiro-RJ; Brazil; +55 (21)2590-3842; pesquisa@ippmg.ufrj.br), ref: CAAE 30783320.7.0000.5264
3. Approved 15/04/2020, Comité de Ética, Bioética y Bioseguridad de la Dirección de Investigación y Creación Artística de la Vicerrectoría de Investigación y Desarrollo de la Universidad de Concepción (4070386 Concepción, Chile, presidenta, Dra. María Andrea Rodríguez Tastets, +56 (41)2204302; secrevrid@udec.cl), ref: CEBB 646-2020
4. Approved 21/04/2020, Comité de Ética en Investigaciones de la Universidad de Cartagena (Centro - Cra. 4 No. 38-40, Claustro de la Merced, Cartagena de Indias, D.T. y C. - Colombia; +576642663; comítedeetica@unicartagena.edu.co), ref: Acta nº 134
5. Università Degli Studi di Padova (HIT Ethical Committee, Human Inspired Technology Research Centre, Via Luzzatti, 4 - 35121 Padova, Italy; +39 049 827 5796; ethical.hit@unipd.it), ref: 33035 22 04 2020
Study design
Quantitative cross-sectional study with convenience sampling
Primary study design
Observational
Secondary study design
Cross sectional study
Trial setting
Internet
Trial type
Quality of life
Patient information sheet
Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet
Condition
Healthy volunteers
Intervention
The study population comprises adolescents residing in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain and Italy.
Data collection will be carried out through a structured questionnaire (e-survey). The questionnaire will be self-administered, and categorized into modules by subject: sociodemographic characteristics, dietary and lifestyle practices. The invitation to participate in the survey will be made by social media (Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp).
Intervention type
Other
Phase
Drug names
Primary outcome measure
1. Lifestyle of adolescents during confinement by COVID-19 measured using novel online survey at a single timepoint
2. Changes in dietary and physical activity habits measured using novel online survey at a single timepoint
Secondary outcome measures
Measured using novel online survey at a single timepoint:
1. Sociodemographic profile of adolescents (income, sex, age, number of people in the family and schooling).
2. Food consumption
3. Lifestyle habits (screen time, mobile phone use, and computer use) and physical activity
Overall trial start date
09/04/2020
Overall trial end date
19/06/2020
Reason abandoned (if study stopped)
Eligibility
Participant inclusion criteria
1. Adolescents residing in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Spain and Italy aged between 10 years and 19 years 11 months
2. No food restrictions
3. Provide an authorization to participate in the study
Participant type
Healthy volunteer
Age group
Mixed
Gender
Both
Target number of participants
At least 100 per country (at least 500 in total)
Total final enrolment
820
Participant exclusion criteria
Does not meet inclusion criteria
Recruitment start date
16/04/2020
Recruitment end date
19/06/2020
Locations
Countries of recruitment
Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Italy, Spain
Trial participating centre
Madrid Institute for Advanced Studies (IMDEA) - Food
Laboratory of Epigenetics of Lipid Metabolism
Ctra. de Canto Blanco, 8.
Madrid
28049
Spain
Trial participating centre
Universidad de Concepción
Centro Vida Saludable
Victoria 580
Barrio Universitario
Concepción
4070386
Chile
Trial participating centre
Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro.
Instituto de Nutrição Josué de Castro
Av. Carlos Chagas Filho, 373
bloco J 2 andar
Cidade Universitária da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro
21941-902
Brazil
Trial participating centre
University of Cartagena
Research Group in Innovation and Agricultural and Agroindustrial Development
Avenida del Consulado, calle 30 No. 39 B - 192
Cartagena
48-152
Colombia
Trial participating centre
University of Padova.
Department of Molecular Medicine
Via Gabelli, 63
Padua
35121
Italy
Sponsor information
Organisation
IMDEA Food
Sponsor details
Laboratory of Epigenetics of Lipid Metabolism
Ctra. de Canto Blanco
8
28049 - Madrid
Madrid
28049
Spain
+34 912796985
alberto.davalos@imdea.org
Sponsor type
Research organisation
Website
https://www.alimentacion.imdea.org/epigenetics-lipid-metabolism-group
Funders
Funder type
Other
Funder name
Investigator initiated and funded
Alternative name(s)
Funding Body Type
Funding Body Subtype
Location
Results and Publications
Publication and dissemination plan
Planned publication in a high-impact peer-reviewed journal.
IPD sharing statement:
The datasets generated during and/or analysed during the current study are available from the corresponding author on reasonable request. Dra. Belen Ruiz-Roso (belen.ruizroso@imdea.org), raw data of the survey (Excel file) available from August 2020 and for 12 months. Sharing will be based on scientific collaboration and consent from the PI of each research group (country) will be obtained prior sharing. Data is completely anonymized as no personal information was recorded. Restrictions may apply.
Intention to publish date
30/07/2020
Participant level data
Available on request
Basic results (scientific)
Publication list
2020 results in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32560550/ (added 04/07/2020)
2020 results in https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12082289 (added 04/08/2020)