Childhood ObesityNCT03040271
Interventions to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Lebanese School Children Targeting Overweight and Obesity.
A study testing Health-E-PALS- in people with Childhood Obesity, run by American University of Beirut Medical Center.
Trial summary
Evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a multi-component school-based intervention to promote healthy eating and physical activity with school children ages 9 to 11 years in Lebanon. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 9 to 11 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Childhood Obesity
- What is being tested?
- Health-E-PALS-
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 2,276 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 10 Feb 2009to 10 Jun 2013
- 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 9 to 11 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Schoolchildren
- Aged 9 to 11 years
Who cannot join
- no exclusion criteria
About this study
Evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a multi-component school-based intervention to promote healthy eating and physical activity with school children ages 9 to 11 years in Lebanon.
- Conditions
- Childhood Obesity
- Being tested
- Health-E-PALS-
- Keywords
- School-based intervention
- Medical subject headings
- Pediatric Obesity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Health-E-PALS-Other
Intervention to promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Lebanese School-Children It comprises in class-activities, meetings with parents, improvement of school food service
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention group- Health-E-PALS | Experimental | Group of students receiving the school-based intervention: Health-E-PALS, it consists of in class activities and lessons. Receives: Other: Health-E-PALS- |
| Control group | No intervention | Group of students not receiving any intervention |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in knowledge score
Change in the knowledge scores (the sum of correct answers) based on a scored questionnaire delivered during pre- and -post assessment phases
Measured: One school year
Change in dietary habits
Change in the percentage of children consuming sugary drinks, unhealthy and healthy snacks, fruits and vegetables/change in the percentage of children's physical activity frequency (self-reported in the questionnaires during pre- and -post assessment phases)
Measured: One school year
Change in self-efficacy score
Change in the self-efficacy scores (the sum of correct answers) based on a scored questionnaire delivered during pre- and -post assessment phases
Measured: One school year
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Feb 2017 (estimated)
- Study start10 Feb 2009
- Primary completion10 Jun 2013
- Study completion10 Jun 2013
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Childhood 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 2,276 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- American University of Beirut Medical Center
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Nahla Houalla, PhD, Principal investigator, American University of Beirut Medical Center
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03040271
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NUT.NH.13
- Status last verified
- Jan 2017
- First submitted
- 25 Jan 2017
- Last updated
- 2 Feb 2017
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Habib-Mourad C, Ghandour LA, Maliha C, Awada N, Dagher M, Hwalla N. Impact of a one-year school-based teacher-implemented nutrition and physical activity intervention: main findings and future recommendations. BMC Public Health. 2020 Feb 19;20(1):256. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-8351-3.
PubMed 32075607
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Feb 2017. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Interventions to Promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Lebanese School Children Targeting Overweight and Obesity.
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03040271
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NUT.NH.13
- Conditions
- Childhood Obesity
- Keywords
- School-based intervention
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 2,276 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- American University of Beirut Medical CenterUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 10 Feb 2009 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 10 Jun 2013 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Jun 2013 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Feb 2017 (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.
Evaluate the feasibility and effectiveness of a multi-component school-based intervention to promote healthy eating and physical activity with school children ages 9 to 11 years in Lebanon.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention group- Health-E-PALS | Experimental | Other: Health-E-PALS-Group of students receiving the school-based intervention: Health-E-PALS, it consists of in class activities and lessons. |
| Control group | No intervention | –Group of students not receiving any intervention |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 9 to 11 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Schoolchildren
- Aged 9 to 11 years
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- no exclusion criteria
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Health-E-PALS-Intervention to promote Healthy Eating and Physical Activity in Lebanese School-Children It comprises in class-activities, meetings with parents, improvement of school food service | Other | Intervention group- Health-E-PALS |
Primary outcome
Change in knowledge score
Time frame: One school year
Change in the knowledge scores (the sum of correct answers) based on a scored questionnaire delivered during pre- and -post assessment phases
Change in dietary habits
Time frame: One school year
Change in the percentage of children consuming sugary drinks, unhealthy and healthy snacks, fruits and vegetables/change in the percentage of children's physical activity frequency (self-reported in the questionnaires during pre- and -post assessment phases)
Change in self-efficacy score
Time frame: One school year
Change in the self-efficacy scores (the sum of correct answers) based on a scored questionnaire delivered during pre- and -post assessment phases
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 2 Feb 2017.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 32075607Habib-Mourad C, Ghandour LA, Maliha C, Awada N, Dagher M, Hwalla N. Impact of a one-year school-based teacher-implemented nutrition and physical activity intervention: main findings and future recommendations. BMC Public Health. 2020 Feb 19;20(1):256. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-8351-3.
- 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.
Nahla Houalla, PhD principal investigator
American University of Beirut Medical Center
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Health-E-PALS- in people with Childhood Obesity, run by American University of Beirut Medical Center.
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 2 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 2 Feb 2017. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
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?
Change in knowledge score (time frame: One school year). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT03040271, which also lists 1 linked publication.
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 2 Feb 2017.