Preventing obesity and promoting healthy body image in Australian secondary schools

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Obesity prevention; Physical activity; Body image; Nutrition; Diet and Nutrition - Obesity; Mental Health - Eating disorders; Public Health - Health promotion/education

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618000330246
• Lead Sponsor: Swinburne University of Technology

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-03-06
• Study Completion: 2023-06-23
• Last Update Posted: 20 November 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 4421

Inclusion Criteria

Secondary schools in metropolitan Melbourne as well as Victorian regional schools within a two hour drive from the CBD, with total Year 7 student enrolments of at least 40.

Exclusion Criteria

Students with poor to nil English literacy skills.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Rates of overweight and obesity will be compared between the intervention and control groups by using digital scales and a bioelectric impedance analyser.<br>[ The primary outcome will be assessed at five timepoints - baseline, and again at 9 weeks, 12 months, 24 months and 36 months (primary timepoint) post-baseline.];BMI z-scores will be compared between the intervention and control groups, which will be measured by digital scales and a rigid stadiometer. [ The second primary outcome will be assessed at five timepoints - baseline, and again at 9 weeks, 12 months, 24 months and 36 months (primary timepoint) post-baseline.];Weight and shape concerns will be compared between the intervention and control groups using a study-specific online questionnaire. [ The third primary outcome will be assessed at five timepoints - baseline, and again at 9 weeks, 12 months, 24 months and 36 months (primary timepoint) post-baseline. ]