Overweight and Obesity in SchoolchildrenCHildHNSNCT03309189
Swiss Childhood Health and Nutrition Survey
An observational study of Overweight and Obesity in Schoolchildren, run by Isabelle Herter-Aeberli at 1 site in Switzerland.
Trial summary
The aim of the present study is to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 6 to 12 year old children in Switzerland. This data will be used to investigate trends in the development of overweight and obesity in Switzerland. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 6 to 12 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Overweight and Obesity in Schoolchildren
- How many people
- 2,292 participants
- Where
- 1 siteSwitzerland
- Study dates
- 17 Aug 2017to 30 Jun 2018
- 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 12 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child
Study population: All children at the selected schools and in the defined age range are eligible.
Who may be able to join
- age between 6 and 12 years
Who cannot join
- none
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: National Studie Gesundheit Und Ernährung Von Primarschülern
The aim of the present study is to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 6 to 12 year old children in Switzerland. This data will be used to investigate trends in the development of overweight and obesity in Switzerland. In addition, a questionnaire will be used to assess data on physical activity, nutrition, health and socioeconomic background and waist circumference as well as skin fold thicknesses will be measured.
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity in Schoolchildren
- Medical subject headings
- Overweight
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Prevalence of overweight and obesity
Based on weight and height measurements BMI z-scores will be calculated for the classification in the different weight status groups (underweight, normal weight, overweight, obese)
Measured: 1 day of first visit
Secondary outcomes (6)
Waist circumference
Measured: 1 day of first visit
body fat %
Based on the measurement of skinfold thicknesses at 4 sites body fat % will be calculated
Measured: 1 day of first visit
Physical activity
Assessed using a questionnaire
Measured: 1 day of first visit
Nutrition
Assessed using a questionnaire
Measured: 1 day of first visit
General health
Assessed using a questionnaire
Measured: 1 day of first visit
Socioeconomic background
Assessed using a questionnaire
Measured: 1 day of first visit
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Oct 2017
- Study start17 Aug 2017
- Primary completion31 Mar 2018
- Study completion30 Jun 2018
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Overweight and Obesity in SchoolchildrenStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 2,292 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Isabelle Herter-Aeberli
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Isabelle Herter-Aeberli, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology
- Investigators
- Isabelle Herter, PhD, Principal investigator, ETH Zurich
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03309189
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- CHildHNS
- Acronym
- CHildHNS
- Status last verified
- Jul 2018
- First submitted
- 18 Aug 2017
- Last updated
- 13 Jul 2018
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Jul 2018. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- National Studie Gesundheit Und Ernährung Von Primarschülern
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT03309189
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CHildHNS / CHildHNS
- Conditions
- Overweight and Obesity in Schoolchildren
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 2,292 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Isabelle Herter-AeberliUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 17 Aug 2017 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Mar 2018 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Jun 2018 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Oct 2017 (actual)
- 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.
The aim of the present study is to assess the prevalence of overweight and obesity in 6 to 12 year old children in Switzerland. This data will be used to investigate trends in the development of overweight and obesity in Switzerland. In addition, a questionnaire will be used to assess data on physical activity, nutrition, health and socioeconomic background and waist circumference as well as skin fold thicknesses will be measured.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 6 to 12 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child
- Study population
- All children at the selected schools and in the defined age range are eligible.
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- age between 6 and 12 years
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.
Primary outcome
Prevalence of overweight and obesity
Time frame: 1 day of first visit
Based on weight and height measurements BMI z-scores will be calculated for the classification in the different weight status groups (underweight, normal weight, overweight, obese)
6 secondary outcomes
Waist circumference
Time frame: 1 day of first visit
body fat %
Time frame: 1 day of first visit
Physical activity
Time frame: 1 day of first visit
Nutrition
Time frame: 1 day of first visit
General health
Time frame: 1 day of first visit
Socioeconomic background
Time frame: 1 day of first visit
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 13 Jul 2018.
- 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.
Isabelle Herter, PhD principal investigator
ETH Zurich
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 Overweight and Obesity in Schoolchildren, run by Isabelle Herter-Aeberli at 1 site in Switzerland.
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 13 Jul 2018. 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 Switzerland. 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?
Prevalence of overweight and obesity (time frame: 1 day of first visit). 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 13 Jul 2018.