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Diabetes MellitusNCT04700254

Anxiety, Depression and Eating Attitudes of Diabetes Mellitus Patients During COVID-19 Lockdown in Greece

An observational study of Diabetes Mellitus and SARS-CoV-2, run by Chania General Hospital "St. George" at 1 site in Greece.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The aim of this observational, cross-sectional study is to evaluate the impact of the second national COVID-19 lockdown in Greece, regarding the aspects of depression, anxiety and eating habits, in relation to the adjusted work and family conditions, among diabetes mellitus patients. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 85 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Diabetes Mellitus, SARS-CoV-2
What is being tested?
DASS questionnaire and EAT-26 questionnaire
How many people
150 participants
Where
1 siteGreece
Study dates
28 Dec 2020to 11 Jan 2021
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 85 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: The study population will be recruited from the outpatient diabetes clinic of General Hospital of Chania and the Diabetes Center of the1st Propaedeutic Department of Internal Medicine of AHEPA General University Hospital of Thessaloniki in Greece. All participants prior to completing the survey had to give their informed consent in order to continue. Participants were free to abandon the survey at any time without any sanctions.

Who may be able to join

  • age ≥18 years
  • Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
  • Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
  • MODY Diabetes Mellitus

Who cannot join

  • age <18 years
  • gestational Diabetes

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Greece1 site
  • General Hospital of Chania

    Chania, Crete, 73100

Other trials in Greece

About this study

Official title: The Effect of COVID-19 National Lockdown on People With Diabetes Mellitus Regarding Their Anxiety, Depression and Eating Attitudes, in Relation to Adjusted Work and Family Conditions

The aim of this observational, cross-sectional study is to evaluate the impact of the second national COVID-19 lockdown in Greece, regarding the aspects of depression, anxiety and eating habits, in relation to the adjusted work and family conditions, among diabetes mellitus patients.

Read the detailed description

The national Lockdown was an attempt by the Governments around the world to prevent the spreading of the SARS-CoV-2. This pandemic turned out to be a major public health challenge. In Greece two national lockdown were imposed in 2020, among other measures, in order to minimize the spread of the SARS-CoV-2. The national lockdown consists of the temporary closure of the sports arenas, theaters, cafeterias, restaurants, cinemas, archaeological sites, schools, churches universities and most of the businesses . The first national lockdown in Greece was imposed from March 23th to May 4th and the second one took place from November 6th until now. Such a lockdown that forces the majority of individuals to stay at home for a prolonged period of time, except the controlled movement of the individuals for some cases, could expectedly enough have quite an impact on the daily life of people with diabetes mellitus. Changes to dietary habits, limitation of physical activity, as well as the psychological aspects like those of depression and anxiety have been detected. The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of the second national lockdown in Greece, regarding the aspects of depression, anxiety and eating habits, in relation to the adjusted work and family conditions, among diabetes mellitus patients.

Being tested
DASS questionnaire, EAT-26 questionnaire
Keywords
Diabetes Mellitus, Anxiety, Depression, Eating attitudes
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus, Anxiety Disorders, Depression

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • DASS questionnaireOther

    The DASS is a 42-item self report instrument designed to measure the three related negative emotional states of depression, anxiety and tension/stress

  • EAT-26 questionnaireOther

    The Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26), is a self-report 26-item questionnaire of symptoms and concerns characteristic of eating disorders.

Study groups in NCT04700254
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
working conditionIn order to further explore the differences among working status the data will be categorized into three different groups: suspension of work, employment and unemployment.
Receives: Other: DASS questionnaire; Other: EAT-26 questionnaire
Family statusIn order to xplore the differences among the family status, the data will be categorized into the married and the singles DM patients.
Receives: Other: DASS questionnaire; Other: EAT-26 questionnaire
BMI statusIn order to further explore BMI scale results, we divided the data obtained from the participants into normal (18.50 - 24.99 kg/m2), overweight (25-29.99 kg/m2) and obese (≥30 kg/m2), according to the international classification of the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Receives: Other: DASS questionnaire; Other: EAT-26 questionnaire

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. DASS (Depression)

    Minimum score 0 maximum score 42 of the depression subscale of the DASS questionnaire Higher scores mean a worse outcome

    Measured: Time Frame: Brief standardised questionnaire not exceeding 8 minutes. Administered during the data collection phase, no intervention involved, this is a cross-sectional observation study.

  2. DASS (Anxiety)

    Minimum score 0 maximum score 42 of the anxiety subscale of the DASS questionnaire Higher scores mean a worse outcome

    Measured: Time Frame: Brief standardised questionnaire not exceeding 8 minutes. Administered during the data collection phase, no intervention involved, this is a cross-sectional observation study.

Secondary outcomes (1)
  1. Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26)

    Minimun score 0 maximum score 78 Scores greater than 20 indicate a need for further investigation by a qualified professional.

    Low scores (below 20) can still be consistent with serious eating problems.

    Measured: Time Frame: Brief standardised questionnaire not exceeding 8 minutes. Administered during the data collection phase, no intervention involved, this is a cross-sectional observation study.

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted7 Jan 2021
  2. Study start28 Dec 2020
  3. Primary completion11 Jan 2021
  4. Study completion11 Jan 2021

Resources

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-control
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
150 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04700254
Sponsor's protocol ID
Diabetes and COVID-19
Status last verified
Jan 2021
First submitted
6 Jan 2021
Last updated
25 Jan 2021
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Undecided: contact via e-mail

Publications

  • Aragona M, Rodia C, Bertolotto A, Campi F, Coppelli A, Giannarelli R, Bianchi C, Dardano A, Del Prato S. Type 1 diabetes and COVID-19: The "lockdown effect". Diabetes Res Clin Pract. 2020 Dec;170:108468. doi: 10.1016/j.diabres.2020.108468. Epub 2020 Sep 25.

    PubMed 32987040
  • Sakelliadis EI, Katsos KD, Zouzia EI, Spiliopoulou CA, Tsiodras S. Impact of Covid-19 lockdown on characteristics of autopsy cases in Greece. Comparison between 2019 and 2020. Forensic Sci Int. 2020 Aug;313:110365. doi: 10.1016/j.forsciint.2020.110365. Epub 2020 Jun 12.

    PubMed 32563134
  • Sidor A, Rzymski P. Dietary Choices and Habits during COVID-19 Lockdown: Experience from Poland. Nutrients. 2020 Jun 3;12(6):1657. doi: 10.3390/nu12061657.

    PubMed 32503173
  • Ruiz-Roso MB, Knott-Torcal C, Matilla-Escalante DC, Garcimartin A, Sampedro-Nunez MA, Davalos A, Marazuela M. COVID-19 Lockdown and Changes of the Dietary Pattern and Physical Activity Habits in a Cohort of Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Nutrients. 2020 Aug 4;12(8):2327. doi: 10.3390/nu12082327.

    PubMed 32759636
  • Pellegrini M, Ponzo V, Rosato R, Scumaci E, Goitre I, Benso A, Belcastro S, Crespi C, De Michieli F, Ghigo E, Broglio F, Bo S. Changes in Weight and Nutritional Habits in Adults with Obesity during the "Lockdown" Period Caused by the COVID-19 Virus Emergency. Nutrients. 2020 Jul 7;12(7):2016. doi: 10.3390/nu12072016.

    PubMed 32645970

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Diabetes Mellitus and SARS-CoV-2, run by Chania General Hospital "St. George" at 1 site in Greece.

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 25 Jan 2021. 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 Greece. 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?

DASS (Depression) (time frame: Time Frame: Brief standardised questionnaire not exceeding 8 minutes. Administered during the data collection phase, no intervention involved, this is a cross-sectional observation study.). The study lists 2 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 NCT04700254, which also lists 5 linked publications.

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 25 Jan 2021; AzTrials last refreshed its copy on 8 Nov 2026.

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