Feasibility of Technology Mediated Lifestyle Intervention for Overweight and Obese Young Adults (Rashakaty)
3 juin 2021 mis à jour par: Habiba I. Ali, United Arab Emirates University
Development, Implementation and Evaluation of Technology Mediated Lifestyle Intervention for Promoting Weight Loss and Improving Nutrition Behaviors Among Young Adults
Rashakaty (Fitness for Me) study aimed to design a new technologies-based intervention using a website and smart phone applications and to test the feasibility of implementing a lifestyle intervention using these technologies for overweight and obese university students.
The intervention was implemented in two universities in the United Arab Emirates
Aperçu de l'étude
Statut
Complété
Les conditions
Intervention / Traitement
Description détaillée
Poor eating habits and sedentary lifestyle are common among young adults and increase risk for chronic diseases in subsequent years of life.
Rashakaty (Fitness for Me) study aimed to design a new technologies-based intervention using a website and smart phone applications and to test the feasibility of implementing a lifestyle intervention using these technologies for overweight and obese university students.
The study intervention was guided by Social Cognitive Theory.
The study involved the development of a website, integrating educational material and mobile applications for monitoring diet and physical activity and a16-week feasibility trial to promote weight loss, improve food choices and increase physical activity levels.
The trial consisted of two arms: Rashakaty Basic (R-Basic) and Rashakaty Enhanced (R-Enhanced).
Type d'étude
Interventionnel
Inscription (Réel)
246
Phase
- N'est pas applicable
Contacts et emplacements
Cette section fournit les coordonnées de ceux qui mènent l'étude et des informations sur le lieu où cette étude est menée.
Lieux d'étude
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Select State Or Region
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Al Ain, Select State Or Region, Emirats Arabes Unis
- United Arab Emirates University
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Critères de participation
Les chercheurs recherchent des personnes qui correspondent à une certaine description, appelée critères d'éligibilité. Certains exemples de ces critères sont l'état de santé général d'une personne ou des traitements antérieurs.
Critère d'éligibilité
Âges éligibles pour étudier
18 ans à 35 ans (Adulte)
Accepte les volontaires sains
Oui
Sexes éligibles pour l'étude
Femelle
La description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Overweight or obese (BMI ≥25.0
- Adults: Female
- Age: 18-35 years
- Current user of a smart phone
- Student in one of the two target universities in the United Arab Emirates
- Living in or off the university campus
Exclusion Criteria:
- Past or planned weight loss surgery
- Pregnant or breastfeeding
- Lost 7 kg in the past 3 months
- Following any weight loss program for 3 months or more
- Taking any steroid or thyroid hormones treatment or any other medication that may affect body weight
- Enrolled in medical and nutrition programs since one of the program components was nutrition knowledge assessments
Plan d'étude
Cette section fournit des détails sur le plan d'étude, y compris la façon dont l'étude est conçue et ce que l'étude mesure.
Comment l'étude est-elle conçue ?
Détails de conception
- Objectif principal: Traitement
- Répartition: Non randomisé
- Modèle interventionnel: Affectation parallèle
- Masquage: Aucun (étiquette ouverte)
Armes et Interventions
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Intervention / Traitement |
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Comparateur actif: Rashakaty Basic (R-Basic)
Participants in the R-Basic intervention arm had access to a website that contained the study questionnaires and nutrition education materials
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Participants in the R-Basic arm received access to a static website that contained educational materials on healthier eating and physical activity and the study questionnaires.
The R-Basic intervention was implemented in the University of Sharjah.
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Expérimental: Rashakaty Enhanced (R-Enhanced)
Participants in the R-Enhanced intervention were given access to smart phones applications for monitoring diet and physical activity levels as well as an online access to a nutritionist
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The R-Enhanced intervention was guided by the Social Cognitive Theory and employed a variety of behavior modification strategies, including self-monitoring, goal setting, self-efficacy, and social support to facilitate changes in diet and physical activity.
In addition, participants in the R-Enhanced intervention had online access to a nutritionist.
The R-Enhanced intervention was implemented in the United Arab Emirates University.
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Que mesure l'étude ?
Principaux critères de jugement
Mesure des résultats |
Description de la mesure |
Délai |
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Body weight
Délai: 16 weeks
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changes in body weight
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16 weeks
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Body composition
Délai: 16 weeks
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Changes in body composition (percent body fat)
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16 weeks
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Mesures de résultats secondaires
Mesure des résultats |
Description de la mesure |
Délai |
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Nutrition knowledge
Délai: 16 weeks
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The General Nutrition Awareness Questionnaire (GNKQ) validated by Parmenter and Wardle in the UK. was used after local adaptation.
Four main categories containing a total of 58 items were assessed:1) Awareness of dietary recommendations (11 items); 2) Knowledge of sources of nutrients (37 items); (3) Using the information to make dietary choices (5 items); and 4) Awareness of diet-disease relationships (5 items).
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16 weeks
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Physical activity
Délai: 16 weeks
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Changes in physical activity (number of days and duration) was used using The International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ) - Short Form
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16 weeks
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Perceived social support from family and closest friends.
Délai: 16 weeks
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Perceived social support for healthier foods and physical activity scale of Health Beliefs Questionnaire which was originally developed by Anderson, E. and colleagues was used after adaptation for university students in the UAE.
The social support subscale (16 items for healthy eating and 7 items for physical activity) measures social influences on participants by their family members and closest friends.
Each question is scored 1-5 (1 - Strongly disagree, 5 - Strongly agree).
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16 weeks
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Perceived self-efficacy for healthier eating and physical activity
Délai: 16 weeks
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Perceived self-efficacy scale of Health Beliefs Questionnaire which was originally developed by Anderson, E. and colleagues after local adaptation was used.
It consists of 33 items for healthy eating and 24 items for physical activity.
The healthy food efficacy measure assesses the respondent's confidence in reducing fat, reducing sugar consumption and increasing fruit and vegetable intake.
The physical activity measure consists of two subscales: overcoming barriers to engaging in physical activity and integrating physical activity into the daily routine.
Each question is scored 0 to 100 (certain I cannot) to 100) all or most of the time.
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16 weeks
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Collaborateurs et enquêteurs
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Parrainer
Collaborateurs
Les enquêteurs
- Chercheur principal: Habiba I Ali, PhD, RD, CDE, United Arab Emirates University
Dates d'enregistrement des études
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Dates principales de l'étude
Début de l'étude (Réel)
21 août 2016
Achèvement primaire (Réel)
31 mai 2017
Achèvement de l'étude (Réel)
31 mai 2017
Dates d'inscription aux études
Première soumission
30 mai 2021
Première soumission répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
3 juin 2021
Première publication (Réel)
9 juin 2021
Mises à jour des dossiers d'étude
Dernière mise à jour publiée (Réel)
9 juin 2021
Dernière mise à jour soumise répondant aux critères de contrôle qualité
3 juin 2021
Dernière vérification
1 juin 2021
Plus d'information
Termes liés à cette étude
Termes MeSH pertinents supplémentaires
Autres numéros d'identification d'étude
- 33/2014/2015
Informations sur les médicaments et les dispositifs, documents d'étude
Étudie un produit pharmaceutique réglementé par la FDA américaine
Non
Étudie un produit d'appareil réglementé par la FDA américaine
Non
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