Experience and Health Impact of University Students Accessing a Digital Nutrition, Fitness and Mindfulness Platform
Descripción general del estudio
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Descripción detallada
When individuals look after their own health using online applications they can expect similar or even better health outcomes compared to those obtained by using conventional methods. These kind of tools are popular among University students. Due to the many changes and challenges that students face in the first year of University, this sector of our population is at higher risk of presenting nutritional problems, anxiety, depression and suicidal thoughts.
Recently, a Canadian online application called My Viva Plan® became available. This program is based on preventive self-care and it includes three key pillars of health: nutrition, fitness, and mindfulness. Changes in dietary choices, quality of life and stress will be evaluated in a sample of 100 undergraduate students who are in their first year of university. Students will be randomized into the following two groups; students who will use the program vs. students who will not use the program. Questionnaires regarding physical activity, mindfulness and mental well-being will be evaluated at baseline, week 6 and week 12. Body composition characteristics using bioelectrical impedance analysis will be collected at the start and end of the study (baseline and week 12).
The objective is to determine if the use of an online application based on preventive self-care will result in better food choices, better quality of life, and reduced stress in first year university students.
Tipo de estudio
Inscripción (Actual)
Fase
- No aplica
Contactos y Ubicaciones
Ubicaciones de estudio
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Alberta
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Edmonton, Alberta, Canadá, T6G 2E1
- University of Alberta
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Criterios de participación
Criterio de elegibilidad
Edades elegibles para estudiar
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Descripción
Inclusion Criteria:
- First-year undergraduate university students attending the University of Alberta's North Campus
- Students who are able to complete study assessments in their first year of university
- 17-30 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
- Students with self-reported eating disorders
- Students with self-reported untreated depression, anxiety or other mood disorders
- Students who do not own a device to access the internet (i.e. tablet, computer, laptop, smart phone)
- Students who are not able to communicate in English
- Pregnant or lactating women
- Individuals with pace-makers or electronic implantable devices
Plan de estudios
¿Cómo está diseñado el estudio?
Detalles de diseño
- Propósito principal: Prevención
- Asignación: Aleatorizado
- Modelo Intervencionista: Asignación paralela
- Enmascaramiento: Ninguno (etiqueta abierta)
Armas e Intervenciones
Grupo de participantes/brazo |
Intervención / Tratamiento |
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Sin intervención: Standard Arm
No use of My Viva Plan.
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Experimental: Intervention Arm
Use of My Viva Plan.
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Use of the online platform, My Viva Plan, to support health and wellness.
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¿Qué mide el estudio?
Medidas de resultado primarias
Medida de resultado |
Medida Descripción |
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Change in Stress
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline, week 12
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To assess the change in self reported stress from baseline to week 12 using the Stress Indicators Questionnaire by the International Counselling Team.
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Baseline, week 12
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Medidas de resultado secundarias
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Change in Dietary Choices
Periodo de tiempo: Baseline, week 12
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To assess the change in dietary choices from baseline to week 12 using three-day food records collected at baseline and week 12.
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Baseline, week 12
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Colaboradores e Investigadores
Patrocinador
Investigadores
- Investigador principal: Carla Prado, PhD, University of Alberta
Publicaciones y enlaces útiles
Publicaciones Generales
- Lieffers JRL, Quintanilha M, Trottier CF, Johnson ST, Mota JF, Prado CM. Experiences with and Perception of a Web-Based Mindfulness, Nutrition, and Fitness Platform Reported by First-Year University Students: A Qualitative Study. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2021 Dec;121(12):2409-2418.e3. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2021.04.019. Epub 2021 Jun 10.
- Trottier CF, Lieffers JRL, Johnson ST, Mota JF, Gill RK, Prado CM. The Impact of a Web-Based Mindfulness, Nutrition, and Physical Activity Platform on the Health Status of First-Year University Students: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial. JMIR Res Protoc. 2021 Mar 10;10(3):e24534. doi: 10.2196/24534.
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Última actualización enviada que cumplió con los criterios de control de calidad
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Más información
Términos relacionados con este estudio
Otros números de identificación del estudio
- Pro00079680
Plan de datos de participantes individuales (IPD)
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Información sobre medicamentos y dispositivos, documentos del estudio
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