Biomarker evaluation of different types of Internet-based interactive computer-tailored nutrition education on fat consumption

ISRCTN ISRCTN01557410
DOI https://doi.org/10.1186/ISRCTN01557410
Secondary identifying numbers NTR623
Submission date
04/04/2006
Registration date
04/04/2006
Last edited
06/01/2021
Recruitment status
No longer recruiting
Overall study status
Completed
Condition category
Other
Prospectively registered
Protocol
Statistical analysis plan
Results
Individual participant data

Plain English Summary

Not provided at time of registration

Contact information

Dr Willemieke Kroeze
Scientific

Erasmus Medical Center
Department of Public Health
Room AE 139
P.O. Box 2040
Rotterdam
3000 CA
Netherlands

Phone +31 (0)10 4089253
Email w.kroeze@erasmusmc.nl

Study information

Study designRandomised, single blind, active controlled, parallel group trial
Primary study designInterventional
Secondary study designRandomised controlled trial
Study setting(s)Not specified
Study typePrevention
Scientific titleBiomarker evaluation of different types of Internet-based interactive computer-tailored nutrition education on fat consumption
Study hypothesisComputer-tailored health education has been found to be a promising intervention technique to improve a variety of health related behaviours, such as physical activity and dietary behaviours. To be able to improve efficacy, efficiency and applicability of computer-tailored interventions, more in-depth investigations are needed into the most effective delivery forms (print versus interactive), the feedback elements that contribute to efficacy, and whether intervention effects can also be demonstrated using biomarkers as an outcome measure.

The aim of the present study was three-fold:
1. To investigate whether provision of interactive computer-tailored information versus in print format differ in efficacy
2. To identify the minimally required feedback elements of a computer-tailored intervention
3. To evaluate the intervention effects using biomarkers as an outcome measure in addition to self-reported behaviour

These research questions were studied in relation to a computer-tailored intervention aimed at fat intake. Fat intake is an important behavioural risk factor and computer-tailored interventions have been found most effective in reducing fat intake. The study was conducted among healthy adults recruited from nine companies and two communities in the area of Rotterdam.
Ethics approval(s)Ethics approval received from the local medical ethics committee
ConditionNo condition, healthy person
InterventionThe study contains four experimental conditions and one control group:
1. Computer-tailored personal feedback on fat consumption in print form
2. Computer-tailored personal and normative feedback on fat consumption in print form
3. Computer-tailored personal, normative and action feedback on fat consumption in print form
4. Computer-tailored personal, normative and action feedback on fat consumption in web-based form (CD-ROM)
5. Generic information on fat consumption in print form (control group)

All the intervention materials were provided once.
Intervention typeOther
Primary outcome measure1. Total fat and saturated fat consumption - measured with a validated food frequency questionnaire developed by Wageningen University
2. Blood lipids (total cholesterol, high density lipoprotein [HDL], low density lipoprotein [LDL], triglycerides) - sampling and analysing conducted by a certified laboratory (Star Rotterdam)
Secondary outcome measures1. Intention to change
2. Process measures
Overall study start date24/03/2003
Overall study end date21/04/2005

Eligibility

Participant type(s)Patient
Age groupAdult
Lower age limit18 Years
SexBoth
Target number of participants841
Participant inclusion criteria1. Age 18 - 65 years
2. No prescribed diet from dietician or physician
3. No treatment for hyper-cholesterolaemia
4. Sufficient understanding of the Dutch language
Participant exclusion criteriaDoes not comply with the above inclusion criteria
Recruitment start date24/03/2003
Recruitment end date21/04/2005

Locations

Countries of recruitment

  • Netherlands

Study participating centre

Erasmus Medical Center
Rotterdam
3000 CA
Netherlands

Sponsor information

Erasmus University Medical Center
Hospital/treatment centre

Department of Public Health
PO Box 2040
Rotterdam
3000 CA
Netherlands

Website http://www.erasmusmc.nl/
ROR logo "ROR" https://ror.org/018906e22

Funders

Funder type

Research organisation

ZonMw
Private sector organisation / Other non-profit organizations
Alternative name(s)
Netherlands Organisation for Health Research and Development
Location
Netherlands

Results and Publications

Intention to publish date
Individual participant data (IPD) Intention to shareNo
IPD sharing plan summaryNot provided at time of registration
Publication and dissemination planNot provided at time of registration
IPD sharing plan

Study outputs

Output type Details Date created Date added Peer reviewed? Patient-facing?
Results article results 29/04/2008 06/01/2021 Yes No

Editorial Notes

06/01/2021: Publication reference added.