Educational intervention to prevent iodine deficiency in Europe
The Next Step Towards the Elimination of Iodine Deficiency and Preventable Iodine-related Disorders in Europe
NA · EUthyroid · NCT06801691
This study is testing a new educational program in schools across Europe and beyond to see if it helps students understand iodine deficiency and improve their eating habits.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 4500 (estimated) |
| Ages | 13 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | EUthyroid (other) |
| Locations | 6 sites (Dhaka and 5 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06801691 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
The EUthyroid2 project aims to develop and implement educational interventions in secondary, high, and vocational schools across multiple countries, including the UK, Germany, Slovenia, Cyprus, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, to raise awareness about iodine deficiency. The intervention will be tailored to the specific contexts of each location and will involve three measurement points to assess its effectiveness. A mixed methods approach will be utilized, incorporating surveys and semi-structured interviews with students and teachers to evaluate the impact of the intervention on iodine awareness and dietary habits.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents attending secondary, high, or vocational schools in the participating countries.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or those who do not attend school in the participating countries may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this initiative could significantly reduce the prevalence of iodine deficiency and its associated health risks in adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown that educational interventions can effectively raise awareness and improve dietary habits related to iodine intake, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * sufficient language skills to understand the study information, informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * none
Where this trial is running
Dhaka and 5 other locations
- Bangladesh University of Health — Dhaka, Bangladesh (RECRUITING)
- Cyprus University of Technology — Limassol, Cyprus (RECRUITING)
- University Medicine Greifswald — Greifswald, Germany (RECRUITING)
- Islamia College Peshawar — Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan (RECRUITING)
- University Medical Centre Ljubljana — Ljubljana, Slovenia (RECRUITING)
- University of Surrey; Queen's University Belfast — Guildford, United Kingdom (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Henry Völzke
- Email: henry.voelzke@med.uni-greifswald.de
- Phone: 0049 3834 86 75 41
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Iodine Deficiency, Prevention, Intervention Study, Complex Intervention, Adaptation to context, Awareness, Iodine intake, Nutrition education