ObesityNCT01381978
Obesity Childhood in Cuenca-Ecuador: Prevalence and Risk Factors
An observational study of Obesity, run by Universidad de Cuenca at 1 site in Ecuador.
Trial summary
Hypothesis: Obesity in children of Cuenca is related with socioeconomical status and physical activity habits. Summary: The prevalence of obesity and overweigh in all age groups are increasing rapidly in the world. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 6 to 9 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Obesity
- How many people
- 700 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEcuador
- Study dates
- Oct 2010to not given
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 6 to 9 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Study population: Children (girls and boys) 6 to 9 years of age. Sample ramdomized of urban schools of Cuenca Ecuador
Who may be able to join
- All children of selected sample with an approved consent by their parents
Who cannot join
- Children with malformations that not permit take anthropometric measures.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Baseline Study. Obesity Childhood in Cuenca-Ecuador: Prevalence and Risk Factors
Hypothesis: Obesity in children of Cuenca is related with socioeconomical status and physical activity habits.
Summary:
Read more
The prevalence of obesity and overweigh in all age groups are increasing rapidly in the world. Some factors like physical activity, socioeconomical status, dietary habits, gender, besides genetic factors influence in the development of obesity.
In Cuenca - Ecuador lack information related to prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and the risk factors related.
Socioeconomical status and quality of physical activity are assessed using specially designed questionnaires in a randomized sample of children 6 to 9 years of age of Cuenca city. Nutritional status is assessed using body mass index, relation weight/age and height/age. These data are helpful to develop programs focused to improve nutritional status in scholars of Cuenca.
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Keywords
- Nutritional status of scholars, Risk factors of obesity, Socioeconomical status, Physical activity habits
- Medical subject headings
- Obesity
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Jun 2011 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2010
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for ObesityStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 700 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad de Cuenca
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University Rovira i Virgili, Universiteit Antwerpen
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Victoria Abril, Universidad de Cuenca
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01381978
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- DIUC
- Status last verified
- May 2012
- First submitted
- 23 Jun 2011
- Last updated
- 23 May 2012
- Results posted
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 23 May 2012. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Baseline Study. Obesity Childhood in Cuenca-Ecuador: Prevalence and Risk Factors
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT01381978
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DIUC
- Conditions
- Obesity
- Keywords
- Nutritional status of scholars, Risk factors of obesity, Socioeconomical status, Physical activity habits
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 700 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Universidad de CuencaUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- University Rovira i Virgili, Universiteit Antwerpen
- Study start
- Oct 2010
- First posted
- 27 Jun 2011 (estimated)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Hypothesis: Obesity in children of Cuenca is related with socioeconomical status and physical activity habits.
Summary:
The prevalence of obesity and overweigh in all age groups are increasing rapidly in the world. Some factors like physical activity, socioeconomical status, dietary habits, gender, besides genetic factors influence in the development of obesity.
In Cuenca - Ecuador lack information related to prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and the risk factors related.
Socioeconomical status and quality of physical activity are assessed using specially designed questionnaires in a randomized sample of children 6 to 9 years of age of Cuenca city. Nutritional status is assessed using body mass index, relation weight/age and height/age. These data are helpful to develop programs focused to improve nutritional status in scholars of Cuenca.
Study design
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 6 to 9 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- Children (girls and boys) 6 to 9 years of age. Sample ramdomized of urban schools of Cuenca Ecuador
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- All children of selected sample with an approved consent by their parents
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Children with malformations that not permit take anthropometric measures.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Not reported in the source record.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 23 May 2012.
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Obesity, run by Universidad de Cuenca at 1 site in Ecuador.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 23 May 2012. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Ecuador. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 23 May 2012.