Efficacy of an educational school-based intervention to reduce prevalence of obesity in childhood in Catalonia
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN29247645 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN29247645 |
| Secondary identifying numbers | N/A |
- Submission date
- 24/05/2010
- Registration date
- 28/05/2010
- Last edited
- 24/05/2018
- Recruitment status
- No longer recruiting
- Overall study status
- Completed
- Condition category
- Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data
Plain English summary of protocol
Not provided at time of registration
Contact information
Dr Montserrat Giralt
Scientific
Scientific
C/Sant Llorenç, nº 21
Reus
43201
Spain
Study information
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
|---|---|
| Primary study design | Interventional |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study setting(s) | Other |
| Study type | Prevention |
| Participant information sheet | Not available in web format, please use the contact details below to request a patient information sheet |
| Scientific title | Randomised controlled clinical trial to assess the efficacy of an educational school-based intervention to reduce prevalence of obesity in childhood in Catalonia |
| Study acronym | EdAl |
| Study objectives | A regular systematic educational intervention in primary school improves lifestyle and reduces obesity. |
| Ethics approval(s) | Comite etic d'investigacio clinica de l'Hospital Universitari Sant Joan de Reus approved on the 29th July 2008 (ref: 08-07-24/07aclproj1) |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Obesity |
| Intervention | Intervention: Four educational activities/year for 3 years (a total of 12 activities), of 8 nutritional objectives and physical activity performed by health agents in primary schools. Weight, height, body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference measures will be taken at each year by 3 years. A questionnaire about eating and physical activity habits questionnaire will be filled by the parents each year, 3 times. Control: Scholars will follow usual activities in primary schools. Weight, height, BMI and waist circumference measures will be taken at each year by 3 years. A questionnaire about eating and physical activity habits questionnaire will be filled by the parents at the inclusion and final visits. |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure | To reduce prevalence of obesity. All measures have taken in May of 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. |
| Secondary outcome measures | 1. To improve dietary and physical activity habits 2. To measure weight, height, BMI, waist circumference measures will be taken at each visit All measures have taken in May of 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. |
| Overall study start date | 01/04/2006 |
| Completion date | 30/12/2010 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Child |
| Lower age limit | 6 Years |
| Upper age limit | 9 Years |
| Sex | Both |
| Target number of participants | 700 participants in control and 700 participants in intervention groups |
| Key inclusion criteria | 1. Primary scholars aged 6 to 9 years from Cambrils, Reus, Salou and Vilaseca 2. Public and private schools |
| Key exclusion criteria | Not adequate age |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/04/2006 |
| Date of final enrolment | 30/12/2010 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- Spain
Study participating centre
C/Sant Llorenç, nº 21
Reus
43201
Spain
43201
Spain
Sponsor information
University of Rovira i Virgili (Universitat Rovira i Virgili) (Spain)
University/education
University/education
Facultat de Medicina i Ciències de la Salut
C/Sant LLorenç, nº 21
Reus
43201
Spain
| Website | http://www.urv.cat |
|---|---|
"ROR" |
https://ror.org/00g5sqv46 |
Funders
Funder type
Government
Reddis Private Foundation (Fundació Privada Reddis) (Spain)
No information available
Municipality of Reus (Ajuntament de Reus) (Spain)
No information available
Ministry of Health (Conselleria de Salut) (Spain)
No information available
Government of Catalonia (Generalitat de Catalunya) (Spain)
Government organisation / Local government
Government organisation / Local government
- Alternative name(s)
- Government of Catalonia
- Location
- Spain
Central Markey of Reus (Mercat Central de Reus) (Spain)
No information available
Protected Designation of Origin Siurana (DOP Siurana) (Spain)
No information available
La Morella Nuts (Spain)
No information available
Technological Centre of Nutritional Health CT09-1-0019 (Centre Tecnològic de Nutrició i Salut) (Spain)
No information available
Results and Publications
| Intention to publish date | |
|---|---|
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| Publication and dissemination plan | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protocol article | protocol | 27/02/2011 | Yes | No | |
| Results article | results | 14/02/2014 | Yes | No | |
| Results article | 4-year follow-up results | 05/01/2018 | Yes | No |
Editorial Notes
24/05/2018: Publication reference added.
