NCT01381978

Brief Summary

Hypothesis: Obesity in children of Cuenca is related with socioeconomical status and physical activity habits. Summary: The prevalence of obesity and overweigh in all age groups are increasing rapidly in the world. Some factors like physical activity, socioeconomical status, dietary habits, gender, besides genetic factors influence in the development of obesity. In Cuenca - Ecuador lack information related to prevalence of overweight and obesity in children and the risk factors related. Socioeconomical status and quality of physical activity are assessed using specially designed questionnaires in a randomized sample of children 6 to 9 years of age of Cuenca city. Nutritional status is assessed using body mass index, relation weight/age and height/age. These data are helpful to develop programs focused to improve nutritional status in scholars of Cuenca.

Trial Health

80
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
700

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 1, 2010

Completed
9 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 23, 2011

Completed
4 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

June 27, 2011

Completed
Last Updated

May 23, 2012

Status Verified

May 1, 2012

First QC Date

June 23, 2011

Last Update Submit

May 21, 2012

Conditions

Obesity

Keywords

Nutritional status of scholarsRisk factors of obesitySocioeconomical statusPhysical activity habits

Eligibility Criteria

Age6 Years - 9 Years
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsChild (0-17)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Children (girls and boys) 6 to 9 years of age. Sample ramdomized of urban schools of Cuenca Ecuador

You may qualify if:

  • All children of selected sample with an approved consent by their parents

You may not qualify if:

  • Children with malformations that not permit take anthropometric measures.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Universidad de Cuenca

Cuenca, Azuay, 0101, Ecuador

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Obesity

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

OverweightOvernutritionNutrition DisordersNutritional and Metabolic DiseasesBody WeightSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Time Perspective
CROSS SECTIONAL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MSc Victoria Abril. Researcher University of Cuenca

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 23, 2011

First Posted

June 27, 2011

Study Start

October 1, 2010

Last Updated

May 23, 2012

Record last verified: 2012-05

Locations

EC(1)