Health BehaviorNCT04339842
Eating Habits of Adults During the Quarantine
An observational study of Health Behavior and Eating Behavior, run by Eliz Arter at 1 site in Cyprus.
Trial summary
The aim of this study is to assess the changes in the dietary habits of adults spending most of their time in their homes due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Eating habits of individuals may vary greatly depending on several factors such as geographic location, socioeconomic conditions, education level… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 80 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Health Behavior, Eating Behavior
- What is being tested?
- Assessment of Dietary Changes in Adults in the Quarantine
- How many people
- 673 participants
- Where
- 1 siteCyprus
- Study dates
- 10 Apr 2020to 31 May 2020
- 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 18 to 80 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Study population: Adults in Quarantine in their homes due to the COVID-19 outbreak
Who may be able to join
- Being between the ages of 18-80
- Spending most of their time at home in quarantine because of the Coronavirus outbreak not to contract the virus
- Having internet access
- Being able to read and comprehend English language
Who cannot join
- Having any mental impairment or degeneration
- Having any life-threatening health condition
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The aim of this study is to assess the changes in the dietary habits of adults spending most of their time in their homes due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Eating habits of individuals may vary greatly depending on several factors such as geographic location, socioeconomic conditions, education level, knowledge about nutrition and psychological factors. Since this period of quarantine is economically and psychologically stressful, we hypothesise that individuals may alter their usual eating habits.
Read the detailed description
Since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the latest Coronavirus outbreak as a 'pandemic', most countries had to take strict measures such as travel bans and lock-downs to prevent the spread of the virus. Unfortunately, this unexpected situation has caused many people around to globe to panic buy and stock up on food for an unpredictable period of time as it cannot be estimated when the outbreak will be controlled.
Nutrition plays an important role in our everyday life; it makes up a large part of a healthy life, it brings individuals together to socialise around a table and sometimes it can be used in times of stress as a coping mechanism leading to emotional eating.
In this study it is hypothesised that adults may tempt to change their everyday eating habits due to social isolation. Humans are generally sociable beings and this period of social isolation will psychologically pressurise humans and may cause some of them to eat more in quantity or frequency as a mechanism to cope with the growing fear and anxiety. On the other hand, it is also hypothesised that, some individuals may prefer healthier ways of eating, such as consuming more fruits and vegetables, drinking more water etc, believing that if they can improve their immunity they will be less likely to contract the virus. The study may also show that some individuals will be highly impacted economically and this will alter their dietary preferences.
Within the scope of this study an online survey consisting of 20 questions will be asked to volunteers who are over the age of 18 and spend most of their time at home in social isolation because of the Coronavirus outbreak. The survey does not include any personal questions but only general demographic data including gender, age range, the country they are currently residing, quarantine duration and whether or not they have observed any changes in their eating patterns since the beginning of this period.
In some questions, observed changes, if any, are further investigated to include details such as increase/decrease in portion size, frequency of meals etc.
- Conditions
- Health Behavior, Eating Behavior
- Being tested
- Assessment of Dietary Changes in Adults in the Quarantine
- Keywords
- Coronavirus, Quarantine, Social Isolation, Eating Habits, Nutrition, COVID-19
- Medical subject headings
- Health Behavior, Feeding Behavior, Coronavirus Infections, Social Isolation, COVID-19
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Assessment of Dietary Changes in Adults in the QuarantineOther
The online survey will help to collect demographic data from the volunteers. Personal information and contact details, such as email, will not be asked. The survey will include questions about any increase or decrease in the consumption of main meals, snacks and fluid intake. If the participants of the study have observed changes in their dietary pattern since the beginning of the quarantine, details of these changes, such as an increase in the amount of main meal consumption, will be questioned.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Adults in quarantine due to the virus outbreak | Individuals over the age of 18 who spend most of their time at home in social isolation because of the Coronavirus to prevent the risk of contracting the virus Receives: Other: Assessment of Dietary Changes in Adults in the Quarantine |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Changes in the Eating Habits of Adults during the Quarantine
This online survey will provide us with an idea of whether or not social isolation due to a pandemic will affect the usual eating patterns of adults either because of psychological stress or economic burden. It will also help us understand the context of these changes
Measured: One month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Apr 2020
- Study start10 Apr 2020
- Primary completion31 May 2020
- Study completion31 May 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Health BehaviorStudies 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
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 673 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Eliz Arter
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Kıbrıs İlim Üniversitesi
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Eliz Arter, Eastern Mediterranean University
- Investigators
- Eliz Arter, Principal investigator, Eastern Mediterranean University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04339842
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Nutr2020
- Status last verified
- Jul 2020
- First submitted
- 6 Apr 2020
- Last updated
- 22 Jul 2020
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Jul 2020. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Eating Habits of Adults During the Quarantine
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT04339842
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Nutr2020
- Conditions
- Health Behavior, Eating Behavior
- Keywords
- Coronavirus, Quarantine, Social Isolation, Eating Habits, Nutrition, COVID-19
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 673 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Eliz ArterUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Kıbrıs İlim Üniversitesi
- Study start
- 10 Apr 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 May 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 May 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Apr 2020 (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 this study is to assess the changes in the dietary habits of adults spending most of their time in their homes due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Eating habits of individuals may vary greatly depending on several factors such as geographic location, socioeconomic conditions, education level, knowledge about nutrition and psychological factors. Since this period of quarantine is economically and psychologically stressful, we hypothesise that individuals may alter their usual eating habits.
Detailed description
Since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the latest Coronavirus outbreak as a 'pandemic', most countries had to take strict measures such as travel bans and lock-downs to prevent the spread of the virus. Unfortunately, this unexpected situation has caused many people around to globe to panic buy and stock up on food for an unpredictable period of time as it cannot be estimated when the outbreak will be controlled.
Nutrition plays an important role in our everyday life; it makes up a large part of a healthy life, it brings individuals together to socialise around a table and sometimes it can be used in times of stress as a coping mechanism leading to emotional eating.
In this study it is hypothesised that adults may tempt to change their everyday eating habits due to social isolation. Humans are generally sociable beings and this period of social isolation will psychologically pressurise humans and may cause some of them to eat more in quantity or frequency as a mechanism to cope with the growing fear and anxiety. On the other hand, it is also hypothesised that, some individuals may prefer healthier ways of eating, such as consuming more fruits and vegetables, drinking more water etc, believing that if they can improve their immunity they will be less likely to contract the virus. The study may also show that some individuals will be highly impacted economically and this will alter their dietary preferences.
Within the scope of this study an online survey consisting of 20 questions will be asked to volunteers who are over the age of 18 and spend most of their time at home in social isolation because of the Coronavirus outbreak. The survey does not include any personal questions but only general demographic data including gender, age range, the country they are currently residing, quarantine duration and whether or not they have observed any changes in their eating patterns since the beginning of this period.
In some questions, observed changes, if any, are further investigated to include details such as increase/decrease in portion size, frequency of meals etc.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Adults in quarantine due to the virus outbreak | – | Other: Assessment of Dietary Changes in Adults in the QuarantineIndividuals over the age of 18 who spend most of their time at home in social isolation because of the Coronavirus to prevent the risk of contracting the virus |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 80 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Adults in Quarantine in their homes due to the COVID-19 outbreak
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Being between the ages of 18-80
- Spending most of their time at home in quarantine because of the Coronavirus outbreak not to contract the virus
- Having internet access
- Being able to read and comprehend English language
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Having any mental impairment or degeneration
- Having any life-threatening health condition
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment of Dietary Changes in Adults in the QuarantineThe online survey will help to collect demographic data from the volunteers. Personal information and contact details, such as email, will not be asked. The survey will include questions about any increase or decrease in the consumption of main meals, snacks and fluid intake. If the participants of the study have observed changes in their dietary pattern since the beginning of the quarantine, details of these changes, such as an increase in the amount of main meal consumption, will be questioned. | Other | Adults in quarantine due to the virus outbreak |
Primary outcome
Changes in the Eating Habits of Adults during the Quarantine
Time frame: One month
This online survey will provide us with an idea of whether or not social isolation due to a pandemic will affect the usual eating patterns of adults either because of psychological stress or economic burden. It will also help us understand the context of these changes
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 22 Jul 2020.
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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.
Eliz Arter principal investigator
Eastern Mediterranean University
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 Health Behavior and Eating Behavior, run by Eliz Arter at 1 site in Cyprus.
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 4 inclusion and 2 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 22 Jul 2020. 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 Cyprus. 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?
Changes in the Eating Habits of Adults during the Quarantine (time frame: One month). 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 22 Jul 2020.