Health BehaviorNCT06544031
Enhancing Knowledge and Attitudes Through the 'Healthy Nutrition' Education Program
A study testing Healthy Nutrition Education Program in people with Health Behavior and Nutrition, Healthy, run by Izmir Democracy University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to assess the impact of a "Healthy Nutrition" education program on the knowledge and attitudes towards healthy eating among elderly individuals residing in a Social Life Campus. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 60 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Health Behavior, Nutrition, Healthy, Educational Activities
- What is being tested?
- Healthy Nutrition Education Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 69 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 15 Jul 2023to 1 Sep 2023
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 60 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Must be a resident at İzmir Buca Social Life Campus.
- Must be willing to participate voluntarily.
- Must not have any psychological or neurological disorders (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer's disease) that would prevent participation in the training.
Who cannot join
- Non-voluntary participation: Individuals who are not willing to participate voluntarily.
- Presence of psychological or neurological disorders (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer's disease) that would prevent participation in the training.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
İzmir Democracy University
Izmir, Konak, 3505035
About this study
Official title: Increasing the Level of Knowledge and Reflecting on Attitudes With the "Healthy Nutrition" Training to the Individuals in the Nursing Home in Izmir Buca Social Life Campus
This study aims to assess the impact of a "Healthy Nutrition" education program on the knowledge and attitudes towards healthy eating among elderly individuals residing in a Social Life Campus. The study utilizes a Solomon four-group experimental design, involving participants divided into an experimental group and a control group. Participants were selected based on their ability to effectively participate in the education program, with no psychological or neurological illnesses
Read the detailed description
The study was conducted using an experimental method to examine the effect of healthy nutrition education on the nutritional awareness and attitudes of older adults residing in a social living home for the elderly (SLHO) within the Izmir Buca Social Life Campus. The study was conducted between 01 February 2023 and 01 June 2024.
The study was conducted among elderly residents aged 60 years and older, without psychiatric or neurological diseases. Participants were divided into experimental and control groups. The Solomon Four Group Design was utilized to compare the effects of the intervention, including pretest and posttest measurements to account for time-dependent changes.
Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the Izmir Democracy University Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee, with the decision numbered 2023/02-13, dated 01/02/2023. All participants signed an informed consent form before the study commenced.
The "Healthy Nutrition" education program included two sessions lasting a total of 2 hours. The first session involved traditional presentation-based education, while the second session was an interactive question and answer session. Only the experimental group received this training.
Data collection involved:
Sociodemographic Data Form: Collected basic demographic information such as age, gender, and educational status.
Nutrition Knowledge Scale (NKS) and Healthy Nutrition Attitude Scale (HNAS): Used to measure participants' nutritional knowledge levels and attitudes. These scales were administered both before and after the educational intervention to assess the potential impact of the program.
- Conditions
- Health Behavior, Nutrition, Healthy, Educational Activities
- Being tested
- Healthy Nutrition Education Program
- Keywords
- Solomon Four Group Experimental Design, Healthy Nutrition Attitude Scale,, Nutrition Knowledge Level,, Healthy Nutrition Education,, Geriatrics,, Healthy Nutrition
- Medical subject headings
- Health Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Healthy Nutrition Education ProgramBehavioural
The program consists of two sessions totaling 2 hours. The first session includes a traditional presentation on healthy nutrition, and the second session involves an interactive question and answer segment. The intervention aims to improve nutritional knowledge and attitudes towards healthy eating among elderly residents.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Education-Pre and Post Test G1 and G2 | Experimental | Arm Title: Experimental Pre-education Group 1-2 Arm Type: Experimental Description: Participants receive a pre-test, followed by the educational intervention, and then a post-test.
Intervention(s): Healthy Nutrition Education Receives: Behavioral: Healthy Nutrition Education Program |
| Control Group with only Pre and Post test G3 and G4 | No intervention | Arm Title: Control Group 1 Arm Type: No Intervention Description: Participants receive a pre-test and a post-test without any intervention. |
| Experimental Education- Post Test G5 | Experimental | Arm Title: Experimental Group 2 Arm Type: Experimental Description: Participants receive the educational intervention followed by a post-test.
Intervention(s): Healthy Nutrition Education Receives: Behavioral: Healthy Nutrition Education Program |
| Control Group with only Post test G6 | No intervention | Arm Title: Control Group 2 Arm Type: No Intervention Description: Participants receive only a post-test without any intervention. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Nutrition Knowledge
The change in nutrition knowledge levels before and after the intervention will be assessed using the Nutrition Knowledge Scale (NKS). Developed by Yılmaz et al. in 2021, the NKS evaluates adult nutrition knowledge across food and nutrient knowledge, food preparation and cooking methods, and the relationship between nutrition and health. The scale includes both positive and reverse-scored items, rated on a 5-point Likert scale. The total score ranges from 0 to 126, with higher scores indicating greater nutrition knowledge. Specific cut-off points are as follows: <79 for low knowledge, 79-89 for medium, 90-100 for high, and >101 for very high knowledge levels.
Ref: Öngün Yılmaz, H., et al. (2021). Nutrition Knowledge Scale (NKS): Development, factor structure, and validation for healthy adults. Progress in Nutrition, 23(3). Available at: Mattioli 1885 Journals.
Measured: Pre-test (baseline) and post-test (immediately after the intervention for experimental groups; same time points for control groups).
Secondary outcomes (1)
Change in Healthy Nutrition Attitudes
The change in attitudes towards healthy nutrition before and after the intervention will be evaluated using the Healthy Nutrition Attitude Scale (HNAS).
Measurement Tool: The Healthy Nutrition Attitude Scale (HNAS) was developed by Demir and Cicioğlu in 2019. It consists of 21 items categorized into four factors: Nutrition Knowledge (NK), Emotional Attitude towards Nutrition (EAN), Positive Nutrition (PN), and Poor Nutrition (PN). The scale is rated on a 5-point Likert scale, with higher scores indicating a more favorable attitude toward healthy nutrition.
Scoring: The possible score ranges are:
21 points: Very low attitude 23-42 points: Low attitude 43-63 points: Moderate attitude 64-84 points: High attitude 85-110 points: Ideal level of healthy nutrition attitude
Measured: Pre-test (baseline) and post-test (immediately after the intervention for experimental groups; same time points for control groups).
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted9 Aug 2024
- Study start15 Jul 2023
- Primary completion3 Aug 2023
- Study completion1 Sep 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (1)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Health BehaviorStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- The study employs a Solomon Four Group Design, which includes parallel groups for evaluating the impact of the "Healthy Nutrition" education program on nutritional knowledge and attitudes among elderly individuals.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 69 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Izmir Democracy University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Aysel Başer, Izmir Democracy University
- Investigators
- Aysel Baser, Study director, Izmir Democracy University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06544031
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- NutEdu1
- Status last verified
- Aug 2024
- First submitted
- 22 Jul 2024
- Last updated
- 9 Aug 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Yes: The individual participant data (IPD) that will be shared includes de-identified data on demographics, pre-test and post-test scores, and responses to the Nutrition Knowledge Scale (NKS) and Healthy Nutrition Attitude Scale (HNAS). Data will be shared upon request for research purposes and will be available from \[12.2024\] to \[12.2029\]. Researchers can request access by contacting the principal investigator at \[aysel.akpinar@gmail.com\].
Publications
Yetkin B, Baser A. Enhancing knowledge and attitudes through the 'healthy nutrition' education program: a Solomon four-group experimental study with older adults at a social life campus. BMC Geriatr. 2025 Jul 2;25(1):436. doi: 10.1186/s12877-025-05861-5.
PubMed 40604505
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 9 Aug 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Increasing the Level of Knowledge and Reflecting on Attitudes With the "Healthy Nutrition" Training to the Individuals in the Nursing Home in Izmir Buca Social Life Campus
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06544031
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NutEdu1
- Conditions
- Health Behavior, Nutrition, Healthy, Educational Activities
- Keywords
- Solomon Four Group Experimental Design, Healthy Nutrition Attitude Scale,, Nutrition Knowledge Level,, Healthy Nutrition Education,, Geriatrics,, Healthy Nutrition
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 69 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Izmir Democracy UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Jul 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 3 Aug 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Sep 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 9 Aug 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study aims to assess the impact of a "Healthy Nutrition" education program on the knowledge and attitudes towards healthy eating among elderly individuals residing in a Social Life Campus. The study utilizes a Solomon four-group experimental design, involving participants divided into an experimental group and a control group. Participants were selected based on their ability to effectively participate in the education program, with no psychological or neurological illnesses
Detailed description
The study was conducted using an experimental method to examine the effect of healthy nutrition education on the nutritional awareness and attitudes of older adults residing in a social living home for the elderly (SLHO) within the Izmir Buca Social Life Campus. The study was conducted between 01 February 2023 and 01 June 2024.
The study was conducted among elderly residents aged 60 years and older, without psychiatric or neurological diseases. Participants were divided into experimental and control groups. The Solomon Four Group Design was utilized to compare the effects of the intervention, including pretest and posttest measurements to account for time-dependent changes.
Ethical approval for the study was obtained from the Izmir Democracy University Non-Interventional Clinical Research Ethics Committee, with the decision numbered 2023/02-13, dated 01/02/2023. All participants signed an informed consent form before the study commenced.
The "Healthy Nutrition" education program included two sessions lasting a total of 2 hours. The first session involved traditional presentation-based education, while the second session was an interactive question and answer session. Only the experimental group received this training.
Data collection involved:
Sociodemographic Data Form: Collected basic demographic information such as age, gender, and educational status.
Nutrition Knowledge Scale (NKS) and Healthy Nutrition Attitude Scale (HNAS): Used to measure participants' nutritional knowledge levels and attitudes. These scales were administered both before and after the educational intervention to assess the potential impact of the program.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Health services research
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 4
- Model description
- The study employs a Solomon Four Group Design, which includes parallel groups for evaluating the impact of the "Healthy Nutrition" education program on nutritional knowledge and attitudes among elderly individuals.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Experimental Education-Pre and Post Test G1 and G2 | Experimental | Behavioral: Healthy Nutrition Education ProgramArm Title: Experimental Pre-education Group 1-2 Arm Type: Experimental Description: Participants receive a pre-test, followed by the educational intervention, and then a post-test. Intervention(s): Healthy Nutrition Education |
| Control Group with only Pre and Post test G3 and G4 | No intervention | –Arm Title: Control Group 1 Arm Type: No Intervention Description: Participants receive a pre-test and a post-test without any intervention. |
| Experimental Education- Post Test G5 | Experimental | Behavioral: Healthy Nutrition Education ProgramArm Title: Experimental Group 2 Arm Type: Experimental Description: Participants receive the educational intervention followed by a post-test. Intervention(s): Healthy Nutrition Education |
| Control Group with only Post test G6 | No intervention | –Arm Title: Control Group 2 Arm Type: No Intervention Description: Participants receive only a post-test without any intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 60 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Must be a resident at İzmir Buca Social Life Campus.
- Must be willing to participate voluntarily.
- Must not have any psychological or neurological disorders (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer's disease) that would prevent participation in the training.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Non-voluntary participation: Individuals who are not willing to participate voluntarily.
- Presence of psychological or neurological disorders (e.g., dementia, Alzheimer's disease) that would prevent participation in the training.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Healthy Nutrition Education ProgramThe program consists of two sessions totaling 2 hours. The first session includes a traditional presentation on healthy nutrition, and the second session involves an interactive question and answer segment. The intervention aims to improve nutritional knowledge and attitudes towards healthy eating among elderly residents. | Behavioural | Experimental Education- Post Test G5, Experimental Education-Pre and Post Test G1 and G2 |
Primary outcome
Change in Nutrition Knowledge
Time frame: Pre-test (baseline) and post-test (immediately after the intervention for experimental groups; same time points for control groups).
The change in nutrition knowledge levels before and after the intervention will be assessed using the Nutrition Knowledge Scale (NKS). Developed by Yılmaz et al. in 2021, the NKS evaluates adult nutrition knowledge across food and nutrient knowledge, food preparation and cooking methods, and the relationship between nutrition and health. The scale includes both positive and reverse-scored items, rated on a 5-point Likert scale. The total score ranges from 0 to 126, with higher scores indicating greater nutrition knowledge. Specific cut-off points are as follows: <79 for low knowledge, 79-89 for medium, 90-100 for high, and >101 for very high knowledge levels. Ref: Öngün Yılmaz, H., et al. (2021). Nutrition Knowledge Scale (NKS): Development, factor structure, and validation for healthy adults. Progress in Nutrition, 23(3). Available at: Mattioli 1885 Journals.
1 secondary outcome
Change in Healthy Nutrition Attitudes
Time frame: Pre-test (baseline) and post-test (immediately after the intervention for experimental groups; same time points for control groups).
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 9 Aug 2024.
- Derived from this study: PubMed 40604505Yetkin B, Baser A. Enhancing knowledge and attitudes through the 'healthy nutrition' education program: a Solomon four-group experimental study with older adults at a social life campus. BMC Geriatr. 2025 Jul 2;25(1):436. doi: 10.1186/s12877-025-05861-5.
- Attitude Scale for Healthy Nutrition (ASHN): Validity and Reliability StudyLink provided by the sponsor.
- Nutrition Knowledge Scale (NKS)Link provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Yes. The individual participant data (IPD) that will be shared includes de-identified data on demographics, pre-test and post-test scores, and responses to the Nutrition Knowledge Scale (NKS) and Healthy Nutrition Attitude Scale (HNAS). Data will be shared upon request for research purposes and will be available from [12.2024] to [12.2029]. Researchers can request access by contacting the principal investigator at [aysel.akpinar@gmail.com].
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Aysel Baser study director
Izmir Democracy University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Healthy Nutrition Education Program in people with Health Behavior and Nutrition, Healthy, run by Izmir Democracy University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Aug 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in Nutrition Knowledge (time frame: Pre-test (baseline) and post-test (immediately after the intervention for experimental groups; same time points for control groups).). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06544031, which also lists 1 linked publication.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 9 Aug 2024.