Postnatal Nutrition and Physical Activity in Obese Asthmatic Children

Evaluation of Postnatal Nutritional Status and Physical Activity Level in Obese Asthmatic Children

The aim of this study was to compare the duration of breast milk intake, vitamin D intake, asthma control level and physical activity levels between obese asthmatic children and non-obese children. This was a prospective study in children aged 8-17 years with asthma. Asthma control level was evaluated by asthma control test and physical activity level was evaluated by Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (IPAQ-C) and leisure time activity scale.

Study Overview

• Status: Completed
• Conditions: Obesity; Asthma in Children
• Intervention / Treatment: Other: Descriptive questionnaire

Detailed Description

Asthma and obesity, which are important public health problems and are common in childhood, are chronic diseases. The aim of this study was to compare breastfeeding duration, vitamin D intake, asthma control and physical activity levels between obese asthmatic children and non-obese children.

The study was a prospective study conducted in children aged 8-17 years with asthma. Demographic information of the children was recorded. Asthma control level was assessed by asthma control test and physical activity level was assessed by Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (IPAQ-C) and leisure time activity scale.

It was conducted as a single-blind, prospective study in which the patients were randomized by simple randomization method as obese asthmatic children (experimental group) and non-obese asthmatic children (control group) according to the order of admission to the hospital.

• Study Type: Observational
• Enrollment (Actual): 24

Contacts and Locations

Study Locations

• Turkey
  • Karsıyaka
    • İzmir, Karsıyaka, Turkey, 35575
      • Ege University Faculty of Health Sciences

Participation Criteria

Eligibility Criteria

• Ages Eligible for Study: Child
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

• Sampling Method: Probability Sample

Study Population

Volunteer children between the ages of 8-17 years with a diagnosis of asthma admitted to the Department of Pediatrics.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

• diagnosed with asthma by a pediatrician,
• not in the attack process,
• no mental problems,
• do not have any systemic disease accompanying asthma (diabetes, etc.)
• children who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe posture disorders
• idiopathic scoliosis and idiopathic rheumatic disease
• history of orthopedic surgery
• children with mental retardation or a neurological problem

Study Plan

How is the study designed?

Number of groups / cohorts

2

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort	Intervention / Treatment
obese; The demographic characteristics of the children, type of asthma, dietary habits, socioeconomic income level and number of meals were asked to the child; the use of vitamin D in childhood and for how long, whether the child was breastfed or not, how many months the child was breastfed if breastfed, whether the mother had a smoking habit, and whether the mother had urinary tract infection during pregnancy were asked to the mother. Asthma control level was recorded according to the asthma control test. Body mass index was calculated according to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention. The leisure-time activity scale and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children-C (IPAQ-C) were used to assess physical activity level.	Other: Descriptive questionnaire; Questionnaires were administered to calculate whether the children were obese or not, to determine their asthma control levels, to determine their physical activity levels and to determine their leisure time activities.
non-obese; The demographic characteristics of the children, type of asthma, dietary habits, socioeconomic income level and number of meals were asked to the child; the use of vitamin D in childhood and for how long, whether the child was breastfed or not, how many months the child was breastfed if breastfed, whether the mother had a smoking habit, and whether the mother had urinary tract infection during pregnancy were asked to the mother. Asthma control level was recorded according to the asthma control test. Body mass index was calculated according to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention. The leisure-time activity scale and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children-C (IPAQ-C) were used to assess physical activity level.	Other: Descriptive questionnaire; Questionnaires were administered to calculate whether the children were obese or not, to determine their asthma control levels, to determine their physical activity levels and to determine their leisure time activities.

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Body Mass Index	Percentages were calculated with the CDC (Center of Disease Control and Prevention) BMI Percentage Calculator for Children and Adolescents.	4 months
Sedentary time spent by children	Children's Leisure Time Activity Survey (CLASS)	4 months
Physical activity levels of children	International Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (IPAQ-C)	4 months

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure	Measure Description	Time Frame
Asthma control level	Asthma Control Test	4 months
Demographic information questionnaire	The child was asked about demographic characteristics, asthma type, dietary habits, socioeconomic income level and number of meals; the mother was asked whether she used vitamin D during childhood and for how long; whether the child received breast milk and if so, for how many months; whether the mother had a smoking habit; and whether the mother had a urinary tract infection during pregnancy.	4 months

Collaborators and Investigators

• Sponsor: Ege University

Study record dates

Study Major Dates

• Study Start (Actual): January 23, 2022
• Primary Completion (Actual): March 23, 2022
• Study Completion (Actual): May 23, 2022

Study Registration Dates

• First Submitted: June 15, 2023
• First Submitted That Met QC Criteria: June 15, 2023
• First Posted (Actual): June 26, 2023

Study Record Updates

• Last Update Posted (Actual): June 26, 2023
• Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria: June 15, 2023
• Last Verified: June 1, 2023

More Information

Terms related to this study

• Keywords: Obesity; Physical activity; Childhood asthma; Postnatal nutrition
• Additional Relevant MeSH Terms: Respiratory Tract Diseases; Immune System Diseases; Lung Diseases; Hypersensitivity, Immediate; Bronchial Diseases; Overnutrition; Nutrition Disorders; Overweight; Body Weight; Lung Diseases, Obstructive; Respiratory Hypersensitivity; Hypersensitivity; Obesity; Asthma
• Other Study ID Numbers: 2023/15

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

• Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?: YES
• IPD Plan Description: Data sets generated and/or analyzed during the current study may be made available from the relevant principal investigator upon reasonable request.
• IPD Sharing Supporting Information Type: STUDY_PROTOCOL; SAP; ICF

Drug and device information, study documents

• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product: No
• Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product: No