Clinical trial

Effectiveness of a Peer Support Media Model on Obesity and Sarcopenia Awareness in At-Risk College Students

Recruiting now · Not applicable · 1 countries · Registry ID NCT06964880

Recruiting nowNot applicableInterventional

What this study is about

Sarcopenic obesity refers to a condition characterized by high body fat percentage and insufficient muscle mass, posing significant risks to physical and mental health. This issue is not limited to the elderly; it is increasingly common among younger populations as well. According to the National Nutrition and Health Survey conducted between 2017 and 2020, high rates of eating out due to study and work lifestyles in Taiwan result in limited access to nutritious food. The Ministry of Health and Welfare's statistics from 2021 show that only 33.9% of the population engages in regular exercise. Sarcopenic obesity is associated with physical activity and nutritional intake. The European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People has urged the public to maintain a balanced diet and establish exercise habits early to reduce the risk of sarcopenic obesity. Younger individuals are more likely to increase muscle mass with interventions in exercise and nutrition compared to older adults, making college students a key demographic for fostering healthy behaviors. Therefore, it is essential to address how to enhance their health awareness and behaviors. Based on this, the present study aims to explore the impact of a multimedia intervention combined with a peer support model on the awareness and behaviors of college students at risk of being overweight. The research methodology involves a randomized controlled trial, participants from a medical university in central Taiwan. Body composition will be measured first, and eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either an experimental group or a control group, followed by a 12-week intervention and subsequent post-test. The study will analyze the effects of multimedia combined with peer support on the awareness and behaviors of at-risk college students, as well as assess muscle mass changes through grip strength measurements. The goal is to enhance college students' awareness of their health behaviors, improve their dietary and exercise habits, fill knowledge and application gaps, and provide an evidence-based foundation for future strategies to promote healthy behaviors among young populations.

A promising-looking record is not the same as confirmed eligibility. The study team must review the full criteria and current recruitment status.

Basic eligibility

Age18 Years to 25 Years

SexAll

Healthy volunteersAccepted

ConditionExercise Adherence

Full registry criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Undergraduate students in years 1 to 4 at a medical university in central Taiwan * Body Mass Index (BMI) between 23 and 27 or body fat percentage between 25% and 35% * Aged 18 to 25 years * No diagnosis of any chronic disease Exclusion Criteria: * University students with restricted limb movement who are unable to exercise according to instructions. * Any condition that may restrict the proper use of a dynamometer (e.g., hand pain, osteoarthritis, or rheumatoid arthritis).

Treatments and study arms

Exercise with video on media platform

Behavioral

12-week structured video-guided exercise and peer support program

Printed Educational Handout

Behavioral

12-week printed health education handout program

Primary outcomes

Body Mass Index (BMI)From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks

BMI will be calculated as weight (kg) divided by height in meters squared (m²). Measurements will be taken using the InBody 270S body composition analyzer. Unit of Measure: kg/m²

Body Fat Percentage Body fat massFrom enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks

Body Fat Percentage Body fat mass will be assessed using the InBody 270S. Percentage is calculated as (fat mass ÷ body weight (kg)) × 100%. Unit of Measure: %

Physical Activity Level (IPAQ-SF)From enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks

Assessed using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire - Short Form (IPAQ-SF). Results expressed in MET-minutes/week. Higher scores indicate greater physical activity and better outcome. Unit of Measure: MET-min/week

Hand Grip StrengthFrom enrollment to the end of treatment at 12 weeks

Hand grip strength measured using Jamar handheld dynamometer. Each hand is tested three times; average grip strength is recorded. Higher values indicate better strength. Unit of Measure: kg

Study locations

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Ya-Ling Tzeng🇹🇼 Taichung, Taiwan

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Ya-Ling Tzeng, PhDContact

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Ya-Ling Tzeng, PhDPrincipal Investigator