Effect of nutrition education, motivational interviewing and exercise intervention on women with metabolic syndrome in Wakiso district

Effect of nutrition education, motivational interviewing and physical activity intervention on metabolic syndrome among females of reproductive age in Wakiso district, central Uganda: an individually randomised parallel-group trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN17445597

Enrollment

120

Registered

2024-06-06

Start date

2023-03-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-09-08

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

Conditions

Metabolic syndrome Nutritional, Metabolic, Endocrine

Interventions

Interventions: Nutrition education, physical activity, and motivational interviewing The initial stage for the intervention will involve designing and developing materials/curricula for the interventi

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Females aged 15-49 years who were diagnosed with MetS in Wakiso district 2. Metabolic Syndrome diagnosis based on the 2009 Joint Interim Statement (JIS) 3. One year of community residence in Wakiso district 4. Able to provide informed consent (oral or written) 5. Able to provide assent (for those under 18 years) and obtain informed consent of their parent/guardian or legal representative

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Females with chronic diseases such as liver, kidney, heart diseases, or any diseases that could be worsened or affected by intervention sessions 2. Participants on an already prescribed diet plan 3. Participants who are scheduled to undergo any surgical procedure during the intervention period

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome measured using data collected on blood pressure (BP), fasting blood sugar (FBS), high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL cholesterol), triglycerides, and waist circumference using standard methods at baseline and 12 weeks	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The following secondary outcome variables will be assessed within and between group variations at baseline and end-line (12 weeks after baseline): 1. Dietary habits and behaviors (salt intake, fruits, and vegetable intake, fat intake) measured using a 24-hour recall and food frequency questionnaire 2. Anthropometric outcomes (weight, waist circumference, and BMI) measured using the WHO step-wise approach tools 3. Cardio-metabolic outcomes (blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol) measured using the WHO step-wise approach tools 4. Nutrition knowledge measured using a questionnaire 5. Lifestyle (physical activity, alcohol intake, cigarette smoking) measured using the WHO STEP-wise approach tools	—

Measure

Time frame

The following secondary outcome variables will be assessed within and between group variations at baseline and end-line (12 weeks after baseline): 1. Dietary habits and behaviors (salt intake, fruits, and vegetable intake, fat intake) measured using a 24-hour recall and food frequency questionnaire 2. Anthropometric outcomes (weight, waist circumference, and BMI) measured using the WHO step-wise approach tools 3. Cardio-metabolic outcomes (blood pressure, fasting blood glucose, triglycerides, HDL cholesterol) measured using the WHO step-wise approach tools 4. Nutrition knowledge measured using a questionnaire 5. Lifestyle (physical activity, alcohol intake, cigarette smoking) measured using the WHO STEP-wise approach tools

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Countries

Uganda

Contacts

Public ContactDavid Lubogo

ludavid.lubogo@mak.ac.ug+256 706196530

Outcome results

None listed

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