Obesity PreventionNCT06809361
The Effectiveness of the Obesity Prevention Program Developed for Overweight and Obese Adolescents and Supported by Social Media Reminders
A study testing Obesity prevention program and Social media messages in people with Obesity Prevention, run by Akdeniz University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Childhood overweight and obesity are defined as crises that adversely affect health and well-being, pave the way for various health problems in the future, and are increasingly prevalent worldwide. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any ageHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Obesity Prevention
- What is being tested?
- Obesity prevention program and Social media messages
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 174 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Feb 2025to 1 Aug 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 Any age
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Voluntary participation in the study
- Being classified as overweight or obese according to BMI classification
- Currently enrolled in a high school in the district
- Having parental consent to participate in the study
- Having no physical or mental disabilities or chronic illnesses (e.g., diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, etc.)
- Having a social media account
- Using the internet and owning a smartphone
Who cannot join
- Incomplete completion of the study data collection forms
- Withdrawal from participation in the study
- Transferring to another school during the intervention period
- Discontinuing internet and phone usage during the intervention period
- Developing a chronic illness during the intervention period
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Obesity Prevention Program for Overweight and Obese Adolescents
Childhood overweight and obesity are defined as crises that adversely affect health and well-being, pave the way for various health problems in the future, and are increasingly prevalent worldwide. Obesity is a significant public health issue as it predisposes children and adolescents to lifelong diseases and contributes to increased mortality and morbidity in adulthood. Eating behavior irregularities and excesses during childhood and adolescence lead to deteriorating health and rising obesity incidence. This condition causes significant issues in the respiratory, endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive, and orthopedic systems while also creating psychological effects, such as weight-related dissatisfaction and social exclusion.
The dramatic increase in childhood obesity worldwide indicates that children's health habits have shifted over time. Effective lifestyle modifications and behavioral interventions focusing on healthy nutrition, physical activity, and stress management are essential for preventing and reducing obesity. Since children and adolescents spend most of their time in schools or extracurricular activities, schools play a crucial role in instilling healthy behaviors. Healthy eating habits established during adolescence often translate into sustainable lifestyle choices in adulthood, underscoring the importance of addressing obesity at an early stage.
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Social media-supported awareness programs developed to prevent obesity can be an effective solution, especially for overweight and obese adolescents. Combatting obesity during childhood and adolescence is vital for reducing lifelong obesity risks and promoting overall health. Identifying and controlling risk factors associated with obesity are critical steps in improving individuals' quality of life.
Aim This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an obesity prevention program designed for overweight and obese adolescents and supported by social media reminders.
Significance In recent years, obesity has become a widespread public health issue affecting all age groups, including adolescents. Sedentary lifestyles and evolving living standards are considered primary contributors to this trend. Adolescents' awareness of obesity as a health issue and their adoption of healthy lifestyle habits are key components in fighting obesity. Particularly in school environments, promoting healthy eating habits and enhancing knowledge can effectively reduce obesity incidence.
This study seeks to assess adolescents' obesity status, eating addictions, nutritional literacy, and obesity awareness, thereby fostering healthy behavioral changes. The findings of this research are expected to fill gaps in the existing literature and guide future strategies in combating obesity.
- Conditions
- Obesity Prevention
- Being tested
- Obesity prevention program, Social media messages
- Keywords
- Overweight adolescents, Obese adolescents, Obesity prevention program, Social media reminders, Effectiveness evaluation
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Obesity prevention programBehavioural
The Obesity Prevention Program was developed based on a literature review. Expert opinions (Public Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Dietetics) were obtained for the educational content, and the final version was formulated. The training program is planned in eight sessions. The program will be scheduled at times convenient for students after prior discussion with the school administration. Two sessions per week will be conducted, with each session expected to last approximately 30-40 minutes. Students will utilize school computers and projectors during the training. The program will include verbal presentations, PowerPoint slides, brainstorming, exercises, games, written and visual materials, video screenings, and Q\&A sessions. Adolescents will try on weighted T-shirts of different weights, fruit plates will be distributed during sessions, and bookmarks, magnets, and brochures will be provided at the end of the sessions.
Social media messagesBehavioural
In addition to the program, a total of 36 short messages will be sent three times a week to the Education + Social Media Supported group.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Education group | Experimental | The group that will receive only an eight-week "Obesity Prevention Program." Receives: Behavioral: Obesity prevention program |
| Education + Social media supported group | Experimental | The group that will receive only an eight-week "Obesity Prevention Program." For 12 weeks after the program, supportive and reminder messages on the topic will be sent three days a week via social media networks. Receives: Behavioral: Obesity prevention program; Behavioral: Social media messages |
| Control group | No intervention | No intervention will be made by the researcher during the study. Only data collection will be conducted. At the end of the study, the "Obesity Prevention Program" will be provided. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The Healthy Eating Attitude Scale
The scale was developed to measure attitudes toward healthy eating. It consists of 21 items, a five-point Likert scale, and 4 factors. These factors are named Information on Nutrition (IN), Emotion for Nutrition (EN), Positive Nutrition (PN), and Malnutrition (M). The lowest score that can be obtained from the scale is 21, and the highest score is 105. As the score on the scale increases, the attitude levels towards healthy eating also increase.
Measured: 5-6 month
The Eating Behavior Similar to Addiction Scale
The scale consists of 15 items and two subscales: appetite impulse and low diet control. The scale follows a five-point Likert format and is evaluated based on the total score. Higher scores on the scale indicate more pronounced addictive-like eating behaviors. A reduction in these behaviors is expected after the program.
Measured: 5-6 month
The Obesity Awareness Level Scale
The scale consists of 21 items and follows a four-point Likert structure. It comprises three subdimensions: Obesity Awareness (OA), Nutrition (N), and Physical Activity (PA). As the total score and the scores obtained from the subdimensions increase, the awareness level also increases.
Measured: 5-6 month
The Adolescent Nutrition Literacy Scale
The scale consists of 22 items and three subdimensions. Seven items form the Functional Nutrition Literacy subdimension, six items form the Interactive Nutrition Literacy subdimension, and nine items form the Critical Nutrition Literacy subdimension. The scale is based on a five-point Likert system, where responses are given as follows: "1 = strongly disagree; 2 = disagree; 3 = neither agree nor disagree; 4 = agree; 5 = strongly agree." The scale allows a minimum score of 22 and a maximum score of 110, and as the total score increases, nutrition literacy also improves.
Measured: 5-6 month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted5 Feb 2025
- Study start1 Feb 2025
- Primary completion1 Mar 2025
- Study completion1 Aug 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Obesity PreventionStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Akdeniz UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- 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
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 174 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Akdeniz University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Adem SÜMEN, Akdeniz University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06809361
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- Obesity Prevention Program
- Status last verified
- Apr 2025
- First submitted
- 27 Jan 2025
- Last updated
- 16 Apr 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 16 Apr 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Obesity Prevention Program for Overweight and Obese Adolescents
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06809361
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Obesity Prevention Program
- Conditions
- Obesity Prevention
- Keywords
- Overweight adolescents, Obese adolescents, Obesity prevention program, Social media reminders, Effectiveness evaluation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 174 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Akdeniz UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Feb 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Aug 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 5 Feb 2025 (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.
Childhood overweight and obesity are defined as crises that adversely affect health and well-being, pave the way for various health problems in the future, and are increasingly prevalent worldwide. Obesity is a significant public health issue as it predisposes children and adolescents to lifelong diseases and contributes to increased mortality and morbidity in adulthood. Eating behavior irregularities and excesses during childhood and adolescence lead to deteriorating health and rising obesity incidence. This condition causes significant issues in the respiratory, endocrine, cardiovascular, digestive, and orthopedic systems while also creating psychological effects, such as weight-related dissatisfaction and social exclusion.
The dramatic increase in childhood obesity worldwide indicates that children's health habits have shifted over time. Effective lifestyle modifications and behavioral interventions focusing on healthy nutrition, physical activity, and stress management are essential for preventing and reducing obesity. Since children and adolescents spend most of their time in schools or extracurricular activities, schools play a crucial role in instilling healthy behaviors. Healthy eating habits established during adolescence often translate into sustainable lifestyle choices in adulthood, underscoring the importance of addressing obesity at an early stage.
Social media-supported awareness programs developed to prevent obesity can be an effective solution, especially for overweight and obese adolescents. Combatting obesity during childhood and adolescence is vital for reducing lifelong obesity risks and promoting overall health. Identifying and controlling risk factors associated with obesity are critical steps in improving individuals' quality of life.
Aim This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an obesity prevention program designed for overweight and obese adolescents and supported by social media reminders.
Significance In recent years, obesity has become a widespread public health issue affecting all age groups, including adolescents. Sedentary lifestyles and evolving living standards are considered primary contributors to this trend. Adolescents' awareness of obesity as a health issue and their adoption of healthy lifestyle habits are key components in fighting obesity. Particularly in school environments, promoting healthy eating habits and enhancing knowledge can effectively reduce obesity incidence.
This study seeks to assess adolescents' obesity status, eating addictions, nutritional literacy, and obesity awareness, thereby fostering healthy behavioral changes. The findings of this research are expected to fill gaps in the existing literature and guide future strategies in combating obesity.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Education group | Experimental | Behavioral: Obesity prevention programThe group that will receive only an eight-week "Obesity Prevention Program." |
| Education + Social media supported group | Experimental | Behavioral: Obesity prevention program, Behavioral: Social media messagesThe group that will receive only an eight-week "Obesity Prevention Program." For 12 weeks after the program, supportive and reminder messages on the topic will be sent three days a week via social media networks. |
| Control group | No intervention | –No intervention will be made by the researcher during the study. Only data collection will be conducted. At the end of the study, the "Obesity Prevention Program" will be provided. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (7 listed)
- Voluntary participation in the study
- Being classified as overweight or obese according to BMI classification
- Currently enrolled in a high school in the district
- Having parental consent to participate in the study
- Having no physical or mental disabilities or chronic illnesses (e.g., diabetes, metabolic syndrome, heart disease, etc.)
Key exclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Incomplete completion of the study data collection forms
- Withdrawal from participation in the study
- Transferring to another school during the intervention period
- Discontinuing internet and phone usage during the intervention period
- Developing a chronic illness during the intervention period
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Obesity prevention programThe Obesity Prevention Program was developed based on a literature review. Expert opinions (Public Health Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation, Nutrition and Dietetics) were obtained for the educational content, and the final version was formulated. The training program is planned in eight sessions. The program will be scheduled at times convenient for students after prior discussion with the school administration. Two sessions per week will be conducted, with each session expected to last approximately 30-40 minutes. Students will utilize school computers and projectors during the training. The program will include verbal presentations, PowerPoint slides, brainstorming, exercises, games, written and visual materials, video screenings, and Q\&A sessions. Adolescents will try on weighted T-shirts of different weights, fruit plates will be distributed during sessions, and bookmarks, magnets, and brochures will be provided at the end of the sessions. | Behavioural | Education + Social media supported group, Education group |
| Social media messagesIn addition to the program, a total of 36 short messages will be sent three times a week to the Education + Social Media Supported group. | Behavioural | Education + Social media supported group |
Primary outcome
The Healthy Eating Attitude Scale
Time frame: 5-6 month
The scale was developed to measure attitudes toward healthy eating. It consists of 21 items, a five-point Likert scale, and 4 factors. These factors are named Information on Nutrition (IN), Emotion for Nutrition (EN), Positive Nutrition (PN), and Malnutrition (M). The lowest score that can be obtained from the scale is 21, and the highest score is 105. As the score on the scale increases, the attitude levels towards healthy eating also increase.
The Eating Behavior Similar to Addiction Scale
Time frame: 5-6 month
The scale consists of 15 items and two subscales: appetite impulse and low diet control. The scale follows a five-point Likert format and is evaluated based on the total score. Higher scores on the scale indicate more pronounced addictive-like eating behaviors. A reduction in these behaviors is expected after the program.
The Obesity Awareness Level Scale
Time frame: 5-6 month
The scale consists of 21 items and follows a four-point Likert structure. It comprises three subdimensions: Obesity Awareness (OA), Nutrition (N), and Physical Activity (PA). As the total score and the scores obtained from the subdimensions increase, the awareness level also increases.
The Adolescent Nutrition Literacy Scale
Time frame: 5-6 month
The scale consists of 22 items and three subdimensions. Seven items form the Functional Nutrition Literacy subdimension, six items form the Interactive Nutrition Literacy subdimension, and nine items form the Critical Nutrition Literacy subdimension. The scale is based on a five-point Likert system, where responses are given as follows: "1 = strongly disagree; 2 = disagree; 3 = neither agree nor disagree; 4 = agree; 5 = strongly agree." The scale allows a minimum score of 22 and a maximum score of 110, and as the total score increases, nutrition literacy also improves.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 16 Apr 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Obesity prevention program and Social media messages in people with Obesity Prevention, run by Akdeniz 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 7 inclusion and 5 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: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 16 Apr 2025. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
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?
The Healthy Eating Attitude Scale (time frame: 5-6 month). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 16 Apr 2025.