Sedentary LifestyleNCT02948816
The Effects of Social Media on Food Intake and Behaviour
A study testing Facebook, Facebook + Food and Colouring in people with Sedentary Lifestyle and Hunger, run by University of Prince Edward Island at 1 site in Canada.
Trial summary
Participants will be exposed to 3 conditions, in random order: 1. A Facebook page where 70% of posts are related to food. 2. A Facebook page where only 20% of posts are related to food. 3. A control condition (colouring quietly). During each of the above conditions participants will be provided with identical snacks. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Sedentary Lifestyle, Hunger, Eating
- What is being tested?
- Facebook, Facebook + Food and Colouring
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 10 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCanada
- Study dates
- Oct 2016to Aug 2017
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 18 to 25 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Age 18-25.
Who cannot join
- None
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Canada1 site
University of Prince Edward Island
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, C1A 4P3
About this study
Participants will be exposed to 3 conditions, in random order:
- A Facebook page where 70% of posts are related to food.
- A Facebook page where only 20% of posts are related to food.
- A control condition (colouring quietly).
During each of the above conditions participants will be provided with identical snacks. The snacks will be weighed before and after each condition, to determine whether there is a change in food intake across the 3 conditions.
- Conditions
- Sedentary Lifestyle, Hunger, Eating
- Being tested
- Facebook, Facebook + Food, Colouring
- Medical subject headings
- Sedentary Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
FacebookBehavioural
Participants will spend 30 minutes on a Facebook page that is primarily non-food related posts.
Facebook + FoodBehavioural
Participants will spend 30 minutes on a Facebook page that is food related posts.
ColouringBehavioural
Participants will spend 30 minutes colouring quietly.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | Participants will spend 30 minutes interacting with a Facebook page that is made up of 20% food-related posts, and 80% non food-related posts (news, sports, etc). They will be provided with bowls of snacks, which will be weighed before and after their session. Receives: Behavioral: Facebook | |
| Facebook + Food | Experimental | Participants will spend 30 minutes interacting with a Facebook page that is made up of 70% food-related posts, and 30% non food-related posts (news, sports, etc). They will be provided with bowls of snacks, which will be weighed before and after their session. Receives: Behavioral: Facebook + Food |
| Colouring | Active comparator | Participants will spend 30 minutes colouring. They will be provided with bowls of snacks, which will be weighed before and after their session. Receives: Behavioral: Colouring |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Ad libitum snack food intake
Participants will be provided with snack foods based on a previously completed food preference questionnaire. The food will be weighed before and after each session to determine caloric and macronutrient intake.
Measured: 30 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted28 Oct 2016 (estimated)
- Study startOct 2016
- Primary completionApr 2017
- Study completionAug 2017
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Sedentary LifestyleStudies 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Prince Edward Island
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Travis Saunders, University of Prince Edward Island
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02948816
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 6006850
- Status last verified
- Oct 2017
- First submitted
- 24 Oct 2016
- Last updated
- 26 Oct 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 26 Oct 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effects of Social Media on Food Intake and Behaviour
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT02948816
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- 6006850
- Conditions
- Sedentary Lifestyle, Hunger, Eating
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 10 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Prince Edward IslandUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- Oct 2016
- Primary completion
- Apr 2017 (actual)
- Study completion
- Aug 2017 (actual)
- First posted
- 28 Oct 2016 (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.
Participants will be exposed to 3 conditions, in random order:
- A Facebook page where 70% of posts are related to food.
- A Facebook page where only 20% of posts are related to food.
- A control condition (colouring quietly).
During each of the above conditions participants will be provided with identical snacks. The snacks will be weighed before and after each condition, to determine whether there is a change in food intake across the 3 conditions.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Basic science
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental | Behavioral: FacebookParticipants will spend 30 minutes interacting with a Facebook page that is made up of 20% food-related posts, and 80% non food-related posts (news, sports, etc). They will be provided with bowls of snacks, which will be weighed before and after their session. | |
| Facebook + Food | Experimental | Behavioral: Facebook + FoodParticipants will spend 30 minutes interacting with a Facebook page that is made up of 70% food-related posts, and 30% non food-related posts (news, sports, etc). They will be provided with bowls of snacks, which will be weighed before and after their session. |
| Colouring | Active comparator | Behavioral: ColouringParticipants will spend 30 minutes colouring. They will be provided with bowls of snacks, which will be weighed before and after their session. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Age 18-25.
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| FacebookParticipants will spend 30 minutes on a Facebook page that is primarily non-food related posts. | Behavioural | |
| Facebook + FoodParticipants will spend 30 minutes on a Facebook page that is food related posts. | Behavioural | Facebook + Food |
| ColouringParticipants will spend 30 minutes colouring quietly. | Behavioural | Colouring |
Primary outcome
Ad libitum snack food intake
Time frame: 30 minutes
Participants will be provided with snack foods based on a previously completed food preference questionnaire. The food will be weighed before and after each session to determine caloric and macronutrient intake.
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 26 Oct 2017.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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?
A study testing Facebook, Facebook + Food and Colouring in people with Sedentary Lifestyle and Hunger, run by University of Prince Edward Island at 1 site in Canada.
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 26 Oct 2017. 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 Canada. 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.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Ad libitum snack food intake (time frame: 30 minutes). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
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 26 Oct 2017.