Effect of a Mobile App for Obese Children on Eating Attitudes, Eating Awareness, and Healthy Eating Self-Efficacy

Sponsor
Cumhuriyet University
Study ID
NCT07289425
Status
Not Yet Recruiting

Notify me when recruiting opens

Save your spot on the interest list for this study. We'll keep your details with this study so our team can follow up when recruiting opens.

Not yet recruiting

Add your contact details and location so we can keep your interest tied to this study.

Conditions

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
8 Years - 10 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Childhood Obesity Mobile Application — DEVICE
    With the support of computer engineers and software experts, the logo, user interface, overall appearance, and control panel will be designed to suit the purpose and subject matter of the mobile application. The mobile application will be designed to be used on both Android and iOS-based smartphones and in environments without internet access. After developing the prototype of the mobile application, its usability will be tested. In this context, the testing process will first be carried out by researchers. Academic nurses (n=3) and outpatient clinic nurses (n=2) will evaluate the application using the Mobile Application Usability Scale. If any problems are identified in the application, they will be resolved and the necessary adjustments will be made.

Study Details

This study aims to evaluate the effect of a mobile application developed for obese children on eating attitudes, eating awareness, and healthy eating self-efficacy. The application seeks to support children in developing healthy eating habits and to integrate nursing interventions with digital health technologies in combating obesity. Data will be collected through a researcher-developed Information Form and three validated scales: the Eating Attitude Test, the Eating Awareness Scale, and the Healthy Eating Self-Efficacy Scale, completed by both children and parents.

Key Dates

First listed
Dec 17, 2025
Start date
Dec 15, 2026
Status verified
Mar 2026
Primary completion
Apr 15, 2027
Completion
Jun 15, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
52 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Arms

  • No Intervention: control group
    Preliminary information will be provided and consent will be obtained. The introductory information form, the eating attitude test for children, the eating awareness scale, and the healthy eating self-efficacy scale will be completed, and BMI calculations will be performed. These procedures will be repeated during the interim follow-up at the end of the first month and the final test at the end of the second month.
  • Experimental: working group
    Preliminary information will be provided and consent will be obtained. An introductory information form, a food attitude test for children, a food awareness scale, and a healthy eating self-efficacy scale will be completed, and BMI calculations will be performed. The mobile application will be introduced and downloaded to the parent's cell phone. An 8-week training program will be provided through the application. After one month, the scales will be reapplied during the interim follow-up and the BMI will be calculated. At the end of the second month, the scales will be reapplied for the final test and the BMI will be calculated.

Primary Outcome Measure

Eating Attitude Test for Children [ Time Frame: At baseline, 4 weeks after the start of the intervention, and 8 weeks after the start of the intervention ]

Central Contacts

Find similar trials

Nationwide
Obesity / overweight trialsEndocrinology trialsMetabolic health trialsWeight loss trials

Related Studies