The Ajyal Salima Longitudinal Study to Prevent Childhood Obesity

American University of Beirut Medical Center1,239 enrolled

Overview

The study was carried out to determine the long-term effectiveness of a school-based intervention programme when implemented over 2 years and its sustained effect one year later.

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

1,239

Conditions

Childhood Obesity

Interventions

Ajyal SalimaOTHER

It comprises in class-activities, meetings with parents and improvement of school foodservice

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 8 YearsMax age: 12 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: Schoolchildren Aged 8-12 years Exclusion Criteria: * no exclusion criteria

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Change in knowledge score

Change in the knowledge scores (the sum of correct answers) based on a scored questionnaire delivered during pre- and all post- assessment phases

Time frame: 3 school years

Change in dietary habits

Change in the percentage of children consuming sugary drinks, unhealthy and healthy snacks, fruits and vegetables/change in the percentage of children's physical activity frequency (self-reported in the questionnaires during pre- and all post- assessment phases)

Time frame: 3 school years

Change in self-efficacy score

Change in the self-efficacy scores (the sum of correct answers) based on a scored questionnaire delivered during pre- and all post- assessment phases

Time frame: 3 school years

Change in Body Mass Index

Change in mean BMIz scores (based on anthropometric measurements during pre- and post- assessment phases

Time frame: 3 school years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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