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Effectiveness of a home-based nutritional intervention program on childhood obesity

Effectiveness of a home-based nutritional intervention program on anthropometric indices of preschool children with overweight and obesity

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20090124001580N8
Enrollment
260
Registered
2023-11-08
Start date
2024-01-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-11-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Obesity and overweight. Overweight and obesity

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: The trainings include 1- Basic nutritional training based on the guidelines of the Ministry of Health, 2- A nutritional pamphlet prepared for this study, 3- Providi

Sponsors

Oroumia University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Years to 5 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Overweight children (body mass index z-score for ages between +2 and +3) and obese children (body mass index z-score for ages above +3)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Preschool children with a known history of systemic diseases such as heart problems, kidney problems, cancer Children or parents who are absent in more than 20% of home visits Taking medicine or nutritional supplements affecting weight in children

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Body mass index. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, 3 and 6 months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Formula.;Constructs of health belief model. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, 3 and 6 months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire.;Percentage of subcutaneous fat. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, 3 and 6 months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Caliper device.;Waist circumference. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention, 3 and 6 months after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Tape measure.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactShahsanam Gheibi

Oroumia University of Medical Sciences

gheibi1345sh@gmail.com+98 44 3223 4897

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026