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Celiac DiseaseGLUTLEARNNCT05923346

Educational Intervention on Celiac Disease and Gluten-free Diet Through Social Networks (GLUTLEARN Project).

A study testing GLUTLEARN in people with Celiac Disease, run by University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) at 1 site in Spain.

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease that occurs in people who are genetically predisposed to gluten consumption (1). The prevalence of the disease is about 1-2% and it is more common in women than in men, and in children than in adults (2). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Celiac Disease
What is being tested?
GLUTLEARN
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
93 participants
Where
1 siteSpain
Study dates
1 Feb 2022to 1 Nov 2023
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 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Be of legal age
  • Have celiac disease or be involved in the care of a person with celiac disease
  • Be an Instagram user

Who cannot join

None listed.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Spain1 site
  • University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU)

    Vitoria-Gasteiz, Álava, 01006

Other trials in Spain

About this study

Celiac disease (CD) is an autoimmune disease that occurs in people who are genetically predisposed to gluten consumption (1). The prevalence of the disease is about 1-2% and it is more common in women than in men, and in children than in adults (2).

The only current treatment for celiac disease is a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet. This involves the complete elimination of gluten from the diet. Gluten is not only present in some cereals such as wheat, rye, barley and oats, but is also found in many foods that have been processed. In addition to being safe, the gluten-free diet must also be balanced.

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Following a gluten-free diet creates psychological and social problems for the people who have to follow it (3). It has been seen in several studies that people with celiac condition can feel different and excluded, as it is difficult to eat out, to make sure that the food is gluten-free and to avoid cross-contact (4-8).

Due to the complicate situation of people with celiac disease, they do not hesitate to seek information about the management of their diseas. That is why people with celiac disease turn to social networks, as a rapid, visual and accessible way to share information (9-11).

In line with the objectives of the University to which the Gluten3S research group belongs to (University of the Basque Country, UPV/EHU), the group has been aware for some time of the importance of disseminating science on social networks in order to make the results of the research reach the general public. It is considered that creating a nutritional education programme about CD and Gluten-Free Diet (GFD), delivered by experts in the field, could be useful in improving knowledge and attitudes about this matter. This will empower people with CD to improve their self-care and take control of their situation. Furthermore, it is also interesting to design the programme in such a way that the impact of the intervention can be measured, always with the intention of continuous improvement and reaching people with celiac disease and their environment in an effective way.

The educational intervention will be carried out for one month and is aimed at adults with coeliac disease or adults with coeliac relatives who are involved in their care. Each day a post will be uploaded to Instagram with specific, accurate and current information. The content of the intervention has been divided into 5 main blocks: 1) general concepts about CD, 2) balanced GFD, 3) food labelling, 4) cross-contact/cross-contamination, 5) new research on CD and useful resources for disease management.

The evaluation of the intervention will be carried out through pre- and post-intervention questionnaires.

Conditions
Celiac Disease
Being tested
GLUTLEARN
Keywords
celiac disease, nutrition education, gluten-free diet, balanced diet, social networks
Medical subject headings
Celiac Disease

What participants receive

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

  • GLUTLEARNOther

    The group will be made up of users of the social network Instagram who have celiac disease or are close to a celiac patient (parent/guardian of celiac children or cohabitants).

    The intervention will be carried out through the social network Instagram. Participants will be recruited through the same social network. Participants must agree to take part in the study.

    The educational intervention will be carried out for one month, where each day a "post" will be uploaded with specific, truthful and current information. The content of the intervention has been divided into 5 main blocks: 1) general concepts about CD, 2) balanced GFD, 3) food labelling, 4) cross-contact/cross-contamination, 5) new research on CD and useful resources for disease management.

Study groups in NCT05923346
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
GlutlearnExperimentalNot described
Receives: Other: GLUTLEARN

What is being measured

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

  1. Knowledge regarding celiac disease

    A questionnaire will be used to be able to assess all outcomes. The same questionnaire will be completed twice, once before the intervention (pre-test) and again immediately after the end of the intervention (post-test) in order to assess changes due to the intervention.The unit of measure will be the score obtained in the questionnaires (0, worst-1,best/0, disagree-4,agree/the number of correct answers).

    Measured: 5 weeks

  2. Attitude towards celiac disease: degree of concern

    A questionnaire will be used to be able to assess all outcomes. The same questionnaire will be completed twice, once before the intervention (pre-test) and again immediately after the end of the intervention (post-test) in order to assess changes due to the intervention.The unit of measure will be the score obtained in the questionnaires (0, worst-1,best/0, disagree-4,agree/the number of correct answers).

    Measured: 5 weeks

  3. Knowledge regarding balanced GFD

    A questionnaire will be used to be able to assess all outcomes. The same questionnaire will be completed twice, once before the intervention (pre-test) and again immediately after the end of the intervention (post-test) in order to assess changes due to the intervention.The unit of measure will be the score obtained in the questionnaires (0, worst-1,best/0, disagree-4,agree/the number of correct answers).

    Measured: 5 weeks

  4. Knowledge regarding food labels

    A questionnaire will be used to be able to assess all outcomes. The same questionnaire will be completed twice, once before the intervention (pre-test) and again immediately after the end of the intervention (post-test) in order to assess changes due to the intervention.The unit of measure will be the score obtained in the questionnaires (0, worst-1,best/0, disagree-4,agree/the number of correct answers).

    Measured: 5 weeks

  5. Attitude: degree of confidence in their choice of food

    A questionnaire will be used to be able to assess all outcomes. The same questionnaire will be completed twice, once before the intervention (pre-test) and again immediately after the end of the intervention (post-test) in order to assess changes due to the intervention.The unit of measure will be the score obtained in the questionnaires (0, worst-1,best/0, disagree-4,agree/the number of correct answers).

    Measured: 5 weeks

  6. Knowledge regarding cross-contact

    A questionnaire will be used to be able to assess all outcomes. The same questionnaire will be completed twice, once before the intervention (pre-test) and again immediately after the end of the intervention (post-test) in order to assess changes due to the intervention.The unit of measure will be the score obtained in the questionnaires (0, worst-1,best/0, disagree-4,agree/the number of correct answers).

    Measured: 5 weeks

  7. Attitude: degree of confidence in avoiding cross-contact

    A questionnaire will be used to be able to assess all outcomes. The same questionnaire will be completed twice, once before the intervention (pre-test) and again immediately after the end of the intervention (post-test) in order to assess changes due to the intervention.The unit of measure will be the score obtained in the questionnaires (0, worst-1,best/0, disagree-4,agree/the number of correct answers).

    Measured: 5 weeks

  8. Knowledge regarding new research in CD

    A questionnaire will be used to be able to assess all outcomes. The same questionnaire will be completed twice, once before the intervention (pre-test) and again immediately after the end of the intervention (post-test) in order to assess changes due to the intervention.The unit of measure will be the score obtained in the questionnaires (0, worst-1,best/0, disagree-4,agree/the number of correct answers).

    Measured: 5 weeks

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Satisfaction about the education received

    A questionnaire will be used to be able to assess all outcomes. The same questionnaire will be completed twice, once before the intervention (pre-test) and again immediately after the end of the intervention (post-test). Secondary outcomes will be measured in the post-questionnaire. • The unit of measure will be the score obtained in the questionnaires (0, disagree-4,agree).

    Measured: Immediately after the intervention

  2. Perception of the importance of educational activities

    A questionnaire will be used to be able to assess all outcomes. The same questionnaire will be completed twice, once before the intervention (pre-test) and again immediately after the end of the intervention (post-test). Secondary outcomes will be measured in the post-questionnaire. • The unit of measure will be the score obtained in the questionnaires (0, disagree-4,agree).

    Measured: Immediately after the intervention

Timeline

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

  1. First posted28 Jun 2023
  2. Study start1 Feb 2022
  3. Primary completion1 Nov 2023
  4. Study completion1 Nov 2023

Resources

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
Supportive care
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
93 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT05923346
Sponsor's protocol ID
M10_2020_081 GLUTLEARN
Other IDs
GIU18/78, GIU21/053, IT-1419-19, University-Society US22/22
Acronym
GLUTLEARN
Status last verified
Nov 2023
First submitted
19 Jun 2023
Last updated
13 Nov 2023
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Lebwohl B, Rubio-Tapia A. Epidemiology, Presentation, and Diagnosis of Celiac Disease. Gastroenterology. 2021 Jan;160(1):63-75. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2020.06.098. Epub 2020 Sep 18.

    PubMed 32950520
  • Singh P, Arora A, Strand TA, Leffler DA, Catassi C, Green PH, Kelly CP, Ahuja V, Makharia GK. Global Prevalence of Celiac Disease: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2018 Jun;16(6):823-836.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.cgh.2017.06.037. Epub 2018 Mar 16.

    PubMed 29551598
  • Itzlinger A, Branchi F, Elli L, Schumann M. Gluten-Free Diet in Celiac Disease-Forever and for All? Nutrients. 2018 Nov 18;10(11):1796. doi: 10.3390/nu10111796.

    PubMed 30453686
  • Rosen A, Ivarsson A, Nordyke K, Karlsson E, Carlsson A, Danielsson L, Hogberg L, Emmelin M. Balancing health benefits and social sacrifices: a qualitative study of how screening-detected celiac disease impacts adolescents' quality of life. BMC Pediatr. 2011 May 10;11:32. doi: 10.1186/1471-2431-11-32.

    PubMed 21569235
  • Olsson C, Lyon P, Hornell A, Ivarsson A, Sydner YM. Food that makes you different: the stigma experienced by adolescents with celiac disease. Qual Health Res. 2009 Jul;19(7):976-84. doi: 10.1177/1049732309338722.

    PubMed 19556403
  • Cadenhead JW, Wolf RL, Lebwohl B, Lee AR, Zybert P, Reilly NR, Schebendach J, Satherley R, Green PHR. Diminished quality of life among adolescents with coeliac disease using maladaptive eating behaviours to manage a gluten-free diet: a cross-sectional, mixed-methods study. J Hum Nutr Diet. 2019 Jun;32(3):311-320. doi: 10.1111/jhn.12638. Epub 2019 Mar 5.

    PubMed 30834587
  • Wolf RL, Lebwohl B, Lee AR, Zybert P, Reilly NR, Cadenhead J, Amengual C, Green PHR. Hypervigilance to a Gluten-Free Diet and Decreased Quality of Life in Teenagers and Adults with Celiac Disease. Dig Dis Sci. 2018 Jun;63(6):1438-1448. doi: 10.1007/s10620-018-4936-4. Epub 2018 Jan 31.

    PubMed 29387990
  • Singh P, Dennis M. Eliminating Dietary Gluten: Don't Be a "Glutton for Punishment". Dig Dis Sci. 2018 Jun;63(6):1374-1375. doi: 10.1007/s10620-018-5010-y. No abstract available.

    PubMed 29546643
  • Al Sarkhy A. Social media usage pattern and its influencing factors among celiac patients and their families. Saudi J Gastroenterol. 2020 Mar-Apr;26(2):99-104. doi: 10.4103/sjg.SJG_495_19.

    PubMed 32031161
  • McNally SL, Donohue MC, Newton KP, Ogletree SP, Conner KK, Ingegneri SE, Kagnoff MF. Can consumers trust web-based information about celiac disease? Accuracy, comprehensiveness, transparency, and readability of information on the internet. Interact J Med Res. 2012 Apr 4;1(1):e1. doi: 10.2196/ijmr.2010.

    PubMed 23611901
  • Trovato CM, Montuori M, Oliva S, Cucchiara S, Cignarelli A, Sansone A. Assessment of public perceptions and concerns of celiac disease: A Twitter-based sentiment analysis study. Dig Liver Dis. 2020 Apr;52(4):464-466. doi: 10.1016/j.dld.2020.02.004. Epub 2020 Feb 29. No abstract available.

    PubMed 32127326
  • Vazquez-Polo M, Navarro V, Larretxi I, Perez-Junkera G, Lasa A, Matias S, Simon E, Churruca I. Uncovering the Concerns and Needs of Individuals with Celiac Disease: A Cross-Sectional Study. Nutrients. 2023 Aug 22;15(17):3681. doi: 10.3390/nu15173681.

    PubMed 37686713

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing GLUTLEARN in people with Celiac Disease, run by University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) at 1 site in Spain.

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 0 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 Nov 2023. 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 Spain. 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?

Knowledge regarding celiac disease (time frame: 5 weeks). The study lists 8 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 NCT05923346, which also lists 12 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 13 Nov 2023.

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