Co-design and Implementation of an eHealth Platform for Promoting Healthy Habits Among Adolescents From Socially Disadvantaged Settings

Launched by FUNDACIO D'INVESTIGACIO EN ATENCIO PRIMARIA JORDI GOL I GURINA · Jan 20, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial, called the ePro-schools project, is exploring how an online health platform can help teenagers from disadvantaged backgrounds develop healthier habits, such as being more active and eating better. The main focus is to see if using this digital tool can improve how much these adolescents exercise and what they eat compared to a basic webpage with general health tips. The trial involves creating the eHealth platform together with the teenagers, who will share their ideas on what information would help them the most.

To join the study, adolescents aged 12 to 15 who are in certain secondary schools in Central Catalonia can participate, provided they have permission from their parents or guardians. Physical education teachers from these schools can also take part. Participants will either use the new ePro-schools webpage or a simpler website with basic health information. Throughout the trial, they will complete surveys about their eating and exercise habits to help researchers understand how effective the platform is in promoting healthier lifestyles. It’s a great opportunity for young people to help shape a tool that could benefit their own health and the health of their peers!

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• Adolescents:
• • Any adolescent studying 1st, 2nd and 3rd of ESO (12-15 years old) in secondary schools from socially disadvantaged settings and belonging to the area of study, Central Catalonia.
• • Having the consent to participate from the parents/legal guardians and the adolescent.
• Physical activity teachers:
• • Any physical education teacher from the selected secondary schools.
• • Having the consent to participate.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• Adolescents:
• • Disinterest of the invited schools and uncommitted physical activity teachers.
• • If consent to participate from the parents/legal guardians or the adolescent is not obtained.
• Physical activity teachers:
• • Disinterested or uncommitted physical activity teachers.
• • If no consent is obtained.