SEEDS is a multicenter 24-month citizen science (CS) cluster randomized controlled study, with interventions conducted in four European countries acting as pilot sites: 1) Greece, 2) The Netherlands, 3) Spain and 4) The United Kingdom. This project will merge CS and traditional approaches and will target high schools located in deprived neighborhoods.
The methodology, that combines CS and traditional science, could build effective cooperation between science and society to empower adolescents from low-income environments to adopt healthy lifestyles to prevent obesity, increase their interest in science and improve their critical thinking.
Who can participate
Age range
13 Years – 15 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria per high schools:
* High schools located in deprived areas. Deprived areas will be selected according to what is considered an area with a low socioeconomic level according to each country.
* Informed consent must be signed by the responsible of each high-school.
Exclusion Criteria per high schools:
* The non-completion of one of the inclusion criteria.
Inclusion Criteria per participants:
* Adolescents aged 13- to 15-years at baseline who attended one of the participating high schools, previously randomized.
* Informed consent must be signed by their parents/legal guardians and by each adolescent.
Exclusion Criteria per participants:
* The non-completion of one of the inclusion criteria.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Physical activity
Timeframe: Change from Baseline to end-of-study (6-month)
2
Snacking choices
Timeframe: Change from Baseline to end-of-study (6-month)
3
Sedentary time
Timeframe: Change from Baseline to end-of-study (6-month)
4
Youth interest in life science
Timeframe: Change from Baseline to end-of-study (6-month)
5
Science capital perception and interest
Timeframe: Change from Baseline to end-of-study (6-month)
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Youth interest in science technology engineering and math (STEM) career.
Timeframe: Change from Baseline to end-of-study (6-month)