CompletedNot Applicable

Nutrition Intervention Among Ethnic Minority Children Aged 5-16 Years in Tra Vinh Province, Vietnam

Vietnam811 participantsStarted 2024-11-06

Plain-language summary

The goal of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of a nutrition health education intervention among ethnic minority children aged 5-16 years in Tra Vinh Province, Vietnam. It will also assess factors associated with nutritional status in this population. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the nutrition health education intervention improve nutritional status? Does the intervention improve nutrition-related knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP)? Does the intervention improve diet quality and physical activity levels among participants? Researchers will compare participants receiving the nutrition education intervention with control group to evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention. Participants in intervention group will: Participate in a structured nutrition education program delivered monthly for 4 months through interactive lessons, videos, and educational materials Receive ongoing support and reinforcement activities for an additional 2 months Attend baseline and follow-up assessments including anthropometric measurements and interviews Complete questionnaires on nutrition knowledge, dietary practices, and physical activity

Who can participate

Age range

5 Years – 16 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ethnic minority children aged 5-16 years * Living in selected communities or attending selected schools * Consent from parents/caregivers and assent from children Exclusion Criteria: * Congenital deformities affecting anthropometry * Medical conditions affecting body composition measurement * Inability to participate in interviews

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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?

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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?

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What they're measuring

Change in BMI-for-age z-score

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 months

Change in prevalence of malnutrition (including undernutrition and overweight/obesity)

Timeframe: Baseline and 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07583667

SponsorUniversity of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-04-27

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