Creating an eHealth platform to promote healthy habits in disadvantaged adolescents
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial to Evaluate the Implementation of an eHealth Platform for Promoting Healthy Habits Among Adolescents From Socially Disadvantaged Settings: the ePro-Schools Project
Run by Fundació Sant Joan de Déu · NCT06792461 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new online platform to see if it can help disadvantaged teens aged 12-15 in Central Catalonia adopt healthier habits, like being more active and eating better.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 11 Years to 16 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1000 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fundació Sant Joan de Déu Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 8, 2025 |
| Main results expected | July 2026 |
| Study ends | March 2027 |
| Registry record updated | April 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06792461 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 12-15 attending secondary schools in socially disadvantaged settings in Central Catalonia.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not attend the targeted schools or those whose parents/legal guardians do not provide consent will not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This project aims to co-design and evaluate an eHealth platform that promotes healthy habits among adolescents aged 12-15 from socially disadvantaged settings in Central Catalonia. The intervention involves a randomized controlled trial comparing a comprehensive digital platform with basic health information to assess its impact on physical activity levels and dietary habits. Participants will include adolescents and physical education teachers from selected secondary schools, who will collaborate in the design and implementation of the platform. The study seeks to fill existing gaps in public health policies tailored for this demographic.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly improve the physical activity and dietary habits of adolescents from disadvantaged backgrounds.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically targeting this demographic with a digital platform, similar interventions have shown promise in improving health behaviors in adolescents.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria Adolescents: * Students enrolled in 1st, 2nd, or 3rd year of ESO (ages approximately 11-16) at participating secondary schools located in the Central Catalonia region, particularly those in socially disadvantaged settings. * All genders will be eligible. * Written informed consent must be provided by both the adolescent and their parent(s)/legal guardian(s). Physical Education Teachers: * Physical education teachers currently working at the participating secondary schools. * Must be 18 years of age or older. * Must provide written informed consent to participate. Exclusion Criteria * Individuals (adolescents or teachers) who do not provide written informed consent will be excluded. * No other exclusion criteria will be applied.
Where it's running
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Parc Sanitari Sant Joan de Déu
Sant Boi de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Rodrigo Antunes Lima, PhD — Fundació Sant Joan de Déu
- Study coordinator: Rodrigo Antunes Lima, PhD
- Email: rodrigoantunes.lima@sjd.es
- Phone: +34 93 640 63 50
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.