An exploratory study on the effects of online risk communication and planning on lifestyle behaviour changes
| ISRCTN | ISRCTN91154001 |
|---|---|
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN91154001 |
| Protocol serial number | UCR2008-1016 |
| Sponsor | Unilever R&D (UK) |
| Funder | Unilever R&D (UK) |
- Submission date
- 15/03/2011
- Registration date
- 07/04/2011
- Last edited
- 18/04/2012
- 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 Robert Hurling
Scientific
Scientific
Unilever Discover
Colworth Science Park
Sharnbrook
Bedfordshire
MK44 1LQ
United Kingdom
Study information
| Primary study design | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Secondary study design | Randomised controlled trial |
| Study type | Participant information sheet |
| Scientific title | An exploratory study on the effects of online risk communication and planning on lifestyle behaviour changes: a randomised controlled trial |
| Study objectives | To assess the short-term effects of online risk communication and planning on saturated fat intake changes The specific hypothesis was: A combined risk communication message and planning will lead to greater reductions in saturated fat intake changes than the control group |
| Ethics approval(s) | Independent Ethics Committee in Unilever; South of England approved on 04/12/2008 |
| Health condition(s) or problem(s) studied | Lifestyle behaviour changes |
| Intervention | Four conditions: 1. A risk communication message group, in which participants received an online risk communication message 2. A planning condition, in which participants were requested to choose specific plans on how to reduce their saturated fat intake 3. A combined risk communication and planning condition 4. A control group, in which participants received information on a healthy diet low in saturated fats |
| Intervention type | Other |
| Primary outcome measure(s) |
Saturated fat intake changes measured by a food frequency questionnaire and two self-perceived items. These items were measured at the begining of the week1 (baseline) and at week 5 (follow-up) |
| Key secondary outcome measure(s) |
1. Intention to reduce saturated fat intake |
| Completion date | 01/05/2009 |
Eligibility
| Participant type(s) | Patient |
|---|---|
| Age group | Adult |
| Sex | All |
| Target sample size at registration | 600 |
| Key inclusion criteria | Healthy Individuals: 1. Body mass index (BMI) equal or greater than 25 2. 30-60 years old 3. Male or female 4. Not diagnosed with a heart-condition (heart-attack or angina) 5. Not diagnosed with cancer 6. Willing to sign the online informed consent form 7. Computer and internet literate |
| Key exclusion criteria | 1. BMI < 24.9 2. < 30 years old 3. > 60 years old 4. Pregnant women 5. Diagnosed with cancer 6. Diagnosed with a heart-condition (heart-attack or angina) 7. Any other chronic disease of the major organs (e.g. kidney failure) 8. Not willing to sign online consent form 9. Not literate in use of computer and the internet |
| Date of first enrolment | 01/02/2009 |
| Date of final enrolment | 01/05/2009 |
Locations
Countries of recruitment
- United Kingdom
- England
Study participating centre
Unilever Discover
Bedfordshire
MK44 1LQ
United Kingdom
MK44 1LQ
United Kingdom
Results and Publications
| Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to share | No |
|---|---|
| IPD sharing plan summary | Not provided at time of registration |
| IPD sharing plan |
Study outputs
| Output type | Details | Date created | Date added | Peer reviewed? | Patient-facing? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Results article | results | 24/11/2011 | Yes | No | |
| Participant information sheet | Participant information sheet | 11/11/2025 | 11/11/2025 | No | Yes |
