Metabolic SyndromeCOVIDLOCKMET01NCT05430542
Age-related Post-lockdown BMI Variations
An observational study of Metabolic Syndrome and Overweight and Obesity, run by University of Bari at 1 site in Italy.
Trial summary
The COVID-19 lockdown has represented an unedited model of increased metabolic risk in all age groups, due to negative changes in dietary habits, physical activity, lifestyle. These effects have been generally explored at a population level in distinct age groups. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Metabolic Syndrome, Overweight and Obesity
- How many people
- 298 participants
- Where
- 1 siteItaly
- Study dates
- 15 May 2020to 15 Sep 2020
- How long will I take part?
- 2 Months
- 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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: The investigators designed an observational, prospective study using a validated questionnaire to profile adults (parents) and their children living in Apulia region (Southern Italy) during the lockdown imposed in the first wave of the pandemic. Overall, 149 parents and 149 children/adolescents are recruited. The study period is 2 months (15 May 2020 - 15 July 2020). Enrolled in the protocol are accompanying parents and children from the outpatient clinics of the Pediatric Unit, in collaboration with the staff of the Unit of Internal Medicine, University of Bari. Participation in the study is on voluntary basis. Children enter the study after parental written informed consent. Adults also provide written informed consent.
Who may be able to join
- Subjects able to sign the Informed Consent
- Subjects who were in Lockdown
- For children, the inclusion criteria were: (i) age between 5 and 18 years; (ii) absence of ongoing therapies.
Who cannot join
- Subjects not able to provide informed consent
- SARS-CoV-2 infection
- Diagnosis of organic diseases including neoplastic, severe cardiovascular diseases, renal insufficiency, psychiatric disorders.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Italy1 site
Department of Biomedical Sciences and Human Oncology - Clinica medica "A. Murri"
Bari, BA, 70124
About this study
Official title: Different Variations of Intra-familial Body Mass Index Subjected to COVID-19 Lockdown
The COVID-19 lockdown has represented an unedited model of increased metabolic risk in all age groups, due to negative changes in dietary habits, physical activity, lifestyle. These effects have been generally explored at a population level in distinct age groups. Potential intra-familial, specific effects in adults and children sharing the same socio-economic, cultural level and living habits have been scarcely explored. The investigators aimed to extend the previous observations concerning anthropometric data at the intra-familial level. In particular, The investigators prospectively characterized the variations in lifestyle habits and related outcomes over a 2 two months COVID-19 lockdown period, exploring both parents and their children. A cohort of 149 couple parent/children were prospectively enrolled. By a validated questionnaire The investigators explored changes of Body Mass Index (BMI) and individual lifestyle during a 2-month lockdown.
Read the detailed description
The COVID-19 lockdown has represented an unedited model of increased metabolic risk in all age groups, due to negative changes in dietary habits, physical activity, lifestyle. These effects have been generally explored at a population level in distinct age groups. Potential intra-familial, specific effects in adults and children sharing the same socio-economic, cultural level and living habits have been scarcely explored. The investigators aimed to extend the previous observations concerning anthropometric data at the intra-familial level. In particular, The investigators prospectively characterized the variations in lifestyle habits and related outcomes over a 2 two months COVID-19 lockdown period, exploring both parents and their children. A cohort of 149 couple parent/children were prospectively enrolled. By a validated questionnaire The investigators explored changes of Body Mass Index (BMI) and individual lifestyle during a 2-month lockdown.
The pandemic diffusion of the new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 caused major impacts on health, economy, and social dynamics. During the first wave of the pandemic, besides the direct effect of the COVID-19 disease, staying at home has promoted, in non-infected subjects, sedentary lifestyle, negative psychological consequences, restriction in spending, and accumulation of long-life food with limited use of fresh foods, such as seasonal fruit and vegetables. As a consequence, the lockdown has represented a population-based, inedited model of increased metabolic risk in all age groups, able to affect the health status in a relatively short period.
Previous studies reported negative metabolic outcomes of the lockdown both adults and in children. These effects have been linked with altered eating behavior and lifestyle, with a significant reduction in physical activity, and with an impairment of psychological health. However, these studies were based on self-reported questionnaires, which may lead to misreporting of data. Furthermore, the reported effects on body size variations have been generally explored, at a population level, in separate age groups, and the existence of possible intra-familial, distinct outcomes in adults and children sharing the same critical event and living environment have been scarcely explored.
Although several studies have shown the impact of Lockdown on metabolic status, potential intra-familial, specific effects in adults and children sharing the same socio-economic, cultural level and living habits have been scarcely explored. In the present study The investigators had the chance to dissect the intra-familial impact of two month of lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic on BMI in a large cohort of non-infected parents and in their children/adolescents.
Primary objective: to characterize changes of dietary habits, lifestyle and anthropometric indices in parents and in their children during lockdown.
The investigators designed an observational, prospective study using a validated questionnaire to profile adults (parents) and their children living in Apulian region (Southern Italy) during the lockdown imposed in the first wave of the pandemic. Overall, 149 parents and 149 children/adolescents are recruited. The study period is 2 months (15 May 2020 - 15 July 2020). Enrolled in the protocol are accompanying parents and children from the outpatient clinics of the Pediatric Unit, in collaboration with the staff of the Unit of Internal Medicine, University of Bari. Participation in the study is on voluntary basis. Children enter the study after parental written informed consent. Adults also provide written informed consent.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects able to sign the Informed Consent
- Subjects who were in Lockdown
- For children, the inclusion criteria were: (i) age between 5 and 18 years; (ii) absence of ongoing therapies.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects not able to provide informed consent
- SARS-CoV-2 infection
- Diagnosis of organic diseases including neoplastic, severe cardiovascular diseases, renal insufficiency, psychiatric disorders.
The investigators considered that a sample of 149 parents and 149 children/adolescents gives sufficient power to detect significant differences over time regarding BMI, physical activity and metabolic status during COVID-19 lockdown
The investigators designed an observational study using a validated questionnaire to profile adults (parents) and their children living in Apulian region (Southern Italy) during the lockdown imposed in the first wave of the pandemic.
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Overweight and Obesity
- Keywords
- Body mass index, COVID-19, Diet, Lockdown, Overweight and Obesity, Physical activity, Sedentary behavior
- Medical subject headings
- Metabolic Syndrome, Overweight, Obesity, COVID-19, Motor Activity, Sedentary Behavior
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Effects of COVID-19 lockdown on changes of anthropometric indices
To characterize changes of dietary habits, lifestyle and anthropometric indices in parents and in their children during lockdown.
Measured: 2 months
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Jun 2022
- Study start15 May 2020
- Primary completion15 Jul 2020
- Study completion15 Sep 2020
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (6)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Metabolic SyndromeStudies 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
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 298 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 2 Months
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Bari
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, piero portincasa, University of Bari
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05430542
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- COVID-LOCKDOWN MET 01
- Acronym
- COVIDLOCKMET01
- Status last verified
- Jun 2022
- First submitted
- 23 Jun 2022
- Last updated
- 30 Jun 2022
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Shanmugam H, Di Ciaula A, Di Palo DM, Molina-Molina E, Garruti G, Faienza MF, vanErpecum K, Portincasa P. Multiplying effects of COVID-19 lockdown on metabolic risk and fatty liver. Eur J Clin Invest. 2021 Jul;51(7):e13597. doi: 10.1111/eci.13597. Epub 2021 May 25.
PubMed 34032283Di Ciaula A, Krawczyk M, Filipiak KJ, Geier A, Bonfrate L, Portincasa P. Noncommunicable diseases, climate change and iniquities: What COVID-19 has taught us about syndemic. Eur J Clin Invest. 2021 Dec;51(12):e13682. doi: 10.1111/eci.13682. Epub 2021 Sep 29.
PubMed 34551123Di Renzo L, Gualtieri P, Pivari F, Soldati L, Attina A, Cinelli G, Leggeri C, Caparello G, Barrea L, Scerbo F, Esposito E, De Lorenzo A. Eating habits and lifestyle changes during COVID-19 lockdown: an Italian survey. J Transl Med. 2020 Jun 8;18(1):229. doi: 10.1186/s12967-020-02399-5.
PubMed 32513197Gornicka M, Drywien ME, Zielinska MA, Hamulka J. Dietary and Lifestyle Changes During COVID-19 and the Subsequent Lockdowns among Polish Adults: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey PLifeCOVID-19 Study. Nutrients. 2020 Aug 3;12(8):2324. doi: 10.3390/nu12082324.
PubMed 32756458Dunton GF, Do B, Wang SD. Early effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and sedentary behavior in children living in the U.S. BMC Public Health. 2020 Sep 4;20(1):1351. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-09429-3.
PubMed 32887592Di Renzo L, Gualtieri P, Cinelli G, Bigioni G, Soldati L, Attina A, Bianco FF, Caparello G, Camodeca V, Carrano E, Ferraro S, Giannattasio S, Leggeri C, Rampello T, Lo Presti L, Tarsitano MG, De Lorenzo A. Psychological Aspects and Eating Habits during COVID-19 Home Confinement: Results of EHLC-COVID-19 Italian Online Survey. Nutrients. 2020 Jul 19;12(7):2152. doi: 10.3390/nu12072152.
PubMed 32707724
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Jun 2022. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Different Variations of Intra-familial Body Mass Index Subjected to COVID-19 Lockdown
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT05430542
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- COVIDLOCKMET01 / COVID-LOCKDOWN MET 01
- Conditions
- Metabolic Syndrome, Overweight and Obesity
- Keywords
- Body mass index, COVID-19, Diet, Lockdown, Overweight and Obesity, Physical activity, Sedentary behavior
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 298 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of BariUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 May 2020 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 15 Jul 2020 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Sep 2020 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Jun 2022 (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 COVID-19 lockdown has represented an unedited model of increased metabolic risk in all age groups, due to negative changes in dietary habits, physical activity, lifestyle. These effects have been generally explored at a population level in distinct age groups. Potential intra-familial, specific effects in adults and children sharing the same socio-economic, cultural level and living habits have been scarcely explored. The investigators aimed to extend the previous observations concerning anthropometric data at the intra-familial level. In particular, The investigators prospectively characterized the variations in lifestyle habits and related outcomes over a 2 two months COVID-19 lockdown period, exploring both parents and their children. A cohort of 149 couple parent/children were prospectively enrolled. By a validated questionnaire The investigators explored changes of Body Mass Index (BMI) and individual lifestyle during a 2-month lockdown.
Detailed description
The COVID-19 lockdown has represented an unedited model of increased metabolic risk in all age groups, due to negative changes in dietary habits, physical activity, lifestyle. These effects have been generally explored at a population level in distinct age groups. Potential intra-familial, specific effects in adults and children sharing the same socio-economic, cultural level and living habits have been scarcely explored. The investigators aimed to extend the previous observations concerning anthropometric data at the intra-familial level. In particular, The investigators prospectively characterized the variations in lifestyle habits and related outcomes over a 2 two months COVID-19 lockdown period, exploring both parents and their children. A cohort of 149 couple parent/children were prospectively enrolled. By a validated questionnaire The investigators explored changes of Body Mass Index (BMI) and individual lifestyle during a 2-month lockdown.
The pandemic diffusion of the new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 caused major impacts on health, economy, and social dynamics. During the first wave of the pandemic, besides the direct effect of the COVID-19 disease, staying at home has promoted, in non-infected subjects, sedentary lifestyle, negative psychological consequences, restriction in spending, and accumulation of long-life food with limited use of fresh foods, such as seasonal fruit and vegetables. As a consequence, the lockdown has represented a population-based, inedited model of increased metabolic risk in all age groups, able to affect the health status in a relatively short period.
Previous studies reported negative metabolic outcomes of the lockdown both adults and in children. These effects have been linked with altered eating behavior and lifestyle, with a significant reduction in physical activity, and with an impairment of psychological health. However, these studies were based on self-reported questionnaires, which may lead to misreporting of data. Furthermore, the reported effects on body size variations have been generally explored, at a population level, in separate age groups, and the existence of possible intra-familial, distinct outcomes in adults and children sharing the same critical event and living environment have been scarcely explored.
Although several studies have shown the impact of Lockdown on metabolic status, potential intra-familial, specific effects in adults and children sharing the same socio-economic, cultural level and living habits have been scarcely explored. In the present study The investigators had the chance to dissect the intra-familial impact of two month of lockdown due to COVID-19 pandemic on BMI in a large cohort of non-infected parents and in their children/adolescents.
Primary objective: to characterize changes of dietary habits, lifestyle and anthropometric indices in parents and in their children during lockdown.
The investigators designed an observational, prospective study using a validated questionnaire to profile adults (parents) and their children living in Apulian region (Southern Italy) during the lockdown imposed in the first wave of the pandemic. Overall, 149 parents and 149 children/adolescents are recruited. The study period is 2 months (15 May 2020 - 15 July 2020). Enrolled in the protocol are accompanying parents and children from the outpatient clinics of the Pediatric Unit, in collaboration with the staff of the Unit of Internal Medicine, University of Bari. Participation in the study is on voluntary basis. Children enter the study after parental written informed consent. Adults also provide written informed consent.
Inclusion Criteria:
- Subjects able to sign the Informed Consent
- Subjects who were in Lockdown
- For children, the inclusion criteria were: (i) age between 5 and 18 years; (ii) absence of ongoing therapies.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Subjects not able to provide informed consent
- SARS-CoV-2 infection
- Diagnosis of organic diseases including neoplastic, severe cardiovascular diseases, renal insufficiency, psychiatric disorders.
The investigators considered that a sample of 149 parents and 149 children/adolescents gives sufficient power to detect significant differences over time regarding BMI, physical activity and metabolic status during COVID-19 lockdown
The investigators designed an observational study using a validated questionnaire to profile adults (parents) and their children living in Apulian region (Southern Italy) during the lockdown imposed in the first wave of the pandemic.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Target follow-up
- 2 Months
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- The investigators designed an observational, prospective study using a validated questionnaire to profile adults (parents) and their children living in Apulia region (Southern Italy) during the lockdown imposed in the first wave of the pandemic. Overall, 149 parents and 149 children/adolescents are recruited. The study period is 2 months (15 May 2020 - 15 July 2020). Enrolled in the protocol are accompanying parents and children from the outpatient clinics of the Pediatric Unit, in collaboration with the staff of the Unit of Internal Medicine, University of Bari. Participation in the study is on voluntary basis. Children enter the study after parental written informed consent. Adults also provide written informed consent.
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Subjects able to sign the Informed Consent
- Subjects who were in Lockdown
- For children, the inclusion criteria were: (i) age between 5 and 18 years; (ii) absence of ongoing therapies.
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Subjects not able to provide informed consent
- SARS-CoV-2 infection
- Diagnosis of organic diseases including neoplastic, severe cardiovascular diseases, renal insufficiency, psychiatric disorders.
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
Effects of COVID-19 lockdown on changes of anthropometric indices
Time frame: 2 months
To characterize changes of dietary habits, lifestyle and anthropometric indices in parents and in their children during lockdown.
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 30 Jun 2022.
- Background: PubMed 34032283Shanmugam H, Di Ciaula A, Di Palo DM, Molina-Molina E, Garruti G, Faienza MF, vanErpecum K, Portincasa P. Multiplying effects of COVID-19 lockdown on metabolic risk and fatty liver. Eur J Clin Invest. 2021 Jul;51(7):e13597. doi: 10.1111/eci.13597. Epub 2021 May 25.
- Background: PubMed 34551123Di Ciaula A, Krawczyk M, Filipiak KJ, Geier A, Bonfrate L, Portincasa P. Noncommunicable diseases, climate change and iniquities: What COVID-19 has taught us about syndemic. Eur J Clin Invest. 2021 Dec;51(12):e13682. doi: 10.1111/eci.13682. Epub 2021 Sep 29.
- Background: PubMed 32513197Di Renzo L, Gualtieri P, Pivari F, Soldati L, Attina A, Cinelli G, Leggeri C, Caparello G, Barrea L, Scerbo F, Esposito E, De Lorenzo A. Eating habits and lifestyle changes during COVID-19 lockdown: an Italian survey. J Transl Med. 2020 Jun 8;18(1):229. doi: 10.1186/s12967-020-02399-5.
- Background: PubMed 32756458Gornicka M, Drywien ME, Zielinska MA, Hamulka J. Dietary and Lifestyle Changes During COVID-19 and the Subsequent Lockdowns among Polish Adults: A Cross-Sectional Online Survey PLifeCOVID-19 Study. Nutrients. 2020 Aug 3;12(8):2324. doi: 10.3390/nu12082324.
- Background: PubMed 32887592Dunton GF, Do B, Wang SD. Early effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on physical activity and sedentary behavior in children living in the U.S. BMC Public Health. 2020 Sep 4;20(1):1351. doi: 10.1186/s12889-020-09429-3.
- Results publication: PubMed 32707724Di Renzo L, Gualtieri P, Cinelli G, Bigioni G, Soldati L, Attina A, Bianco FF, Caparello G, Camodeca V, Carrano E, Ferraro S, Giannattasio S, Leggeri C, Rampello T, Lo Presti L, Tarsitano MG, De Lorenzo A. Psychological Aspects and Eating Habits during COVID-19 Home Confinement: Results of EHLC-COVID-19 Italian Online Survey. Nutrients. 2020 Jul 19;12(7):2152. doi: 10.3390/nu12072152.
- 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.
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Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Metabolic Syndrome and Overweight and Obesity, run by University of Bari at 1 site in Italy.
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 3 inclusion and 3 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 30 Jun 2022. 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 Italy. 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?
Effects of COVID-19 lockdown on changes of anthropometric indices (time frame: 2 months). 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 NCT05430542, which also lists 6 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 30 Jun 2022.