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NCT Number: NCT05918874

Postnatal Nutrition and Physical Activity 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.

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Key information

Conditions

Obesity Asthma in Children Behavior Body Weight Motor Activity Nutrition Disorders Nutritional and Metabolic Diseases Overnutrition Overweight Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

8 year–17 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Ege university faculty of health sciences

Izmir, Karsıyaka, 35575, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Descriptive questionnaire

Other

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.

Primary outcomes

  1. Body Mass Index

    Time frame: 4 months

    Percentages were calculated with the CDC (Center of Disease Control and Prevention) BMI Percentage Calculator for Children and Adolescents.

  2. Sedentary time spent by children

    Time frame: 4 months

    Children's Leisure Time Activity Survey (CLASS)

  3. Physical activity levels of children

    Time frame: 4 months

    International Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (IPAQ-C)

Secondary outcomes

  1. Asthma control level

    Time frame: 4 months

    Asthma Control Test

  2. Demographic information questionnaire

    Time frame: 4 months

    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.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Ege University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

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

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Jun 26, 2023
Registry last updated
Jun 26, 2023

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