Postnatal Nutrition and Physical Activity in Obese Asthmatic Children

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity; Asthma in Children
• Interventions: Other: Descriptive questionnaire

• Registration Number: NCT05918874
• Lead Sponsor: Ege University

Brief Summary

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.

Detailed Description

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.

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-01-23
• Primary Completion: 2022-03-23
• Study Completion: 2022-05-23
• Status Verified: 2023-06
• Study First Submitted: 2023-06-15
• Study First Submitted QC: 2023-06-15
• Last Update Submitted: 2023-06-15
• Study First Posted: 2023-06-26
• Last Update Posted: 2023-06-26

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 24

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

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
obese	Descriptive questionnaire	The demographic characteristics of the children, type of asthma, dietary habits, socioeconomic income level and number of meals were asked to the child; the use of vitamin D in childhood and for how long, whether the child was breastfed or not, how many months the child was breastfed if breastfed, whether the mother had a smoking habit, and whether the mother had urinary tract infection during pregnancy were asked to the mother. Asthma control level was recorded according to the asthma control test. Body mass index was calculated according to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention. The leisure-time activity scale and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children-C (IPAQ-C) were used to assess physical activity level.
non-obese	Descriptive questionnaire	The demographic characteristics of the children, type of asthma, dietary habits, socioeconomic income level and number of meals were asked to the child; the use of vitamin D in childhood and for how long, whether the child was breastfed or not, how many months the child was breastfed if breastfed, whether the mother had a smoking habit, and whether the mother had urinary tract infection during pregnancy were asked to the mother. Asthma control level was recorded according to the asthma control test. Body mass index was calculated according to the Center of Disease Control and Prevention. The leisure-time activity scale and the International Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children-C (IPAQ-C) were used to assess physical activity level.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Physical activity levels of children	4 months	International Physical Activity Questionnaire for Children (IPAQ-C)
Body Mass Index	4 months	Percentages were calculated with the CDC (Center of Disease Control and Prevention) BMI Percentage Calculator for Children and Adolescents.
Sedentary time spent by children	4 months	Children's Leisure Time Activity Survey (CLASS)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Asthma control level	4 months	Asthma Control Test
Demographic information questionnaire	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.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Ege university faculty of health sciences; 🇹🇷 İzmir, Karsıyaka, Turkey