Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in High School StudentsNCT07244796
Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in High School Students
A study testing provide training in people with Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in High School Students, run by Erzurum Technical University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
Adolescence (ages 10-19) is a critical developmental stage in which individuals undergo significant physical, psychological, and social changes. Health behaviors acquired during this period often persist into adulthood, directly influencing both individual and public health. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 10 to 18 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in High School Students
- What is being tested?
- provide training
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 312 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Dec 2024to 31 Jul 2025
- 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 10 to 18 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Child, Adult
Who may be able to join
- Being a 9th, 10th, or 11th-grade student
- Not having any illness that could cause communication problems
- Volunteering to participate in the study
Who cannot join
- -Students who did not meet the inclusion criteria were excluded from the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Developing Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in High School Students: An Experimental Education Model
Adolescence (ages 10-19) is a critical developmental stage in which individuals undergo significant physical, psychological, and social changes. Health behaviors acquired during this period often persist into adulthood, directly influencing both individual and public health. Adolescents' lifestyles are shaped by factors such as family, school, peers, and socio-cultural environment. A healthy lifestyle includes habits such as regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, and limited screen time, all of which are key determinants of quality of life.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program designed to improve high school students' hygiene, screen use, nutrition, physical activity, and sleep habits. It is hypothesized that the program will increase students' healthy lifestyle beliefs and hygiene behaviors, while reducing screen addiction and insomnia levels.
Read the detailed description
Adolescence, defined by the World Health Organization as the period between 10 and 19 years of age, represents a transitional stage from childhood to adulthood characterized by profound physiological, cognitive, psychological, and social changes. These transformations significantly influence adolescents' health-related quality of life, which is a multidimensional construct encompassing physical, psychological, and social well-being. Health behaviors acquired during this developmental stage tend to persist into adulthood and therefore play a critical role in the prevention of chronic diseases and the promotion of lifelong health. For instance, unhealthy dietary patterns, sedentary lifestyles, excessive screen use, and irregular sleep habits established during adolescence may increase the risk of obesity, cardiometabolic disorders, and psychological problems in later life. Conversely, adopting positive health practices such as balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, proper sleep hygiene, and limited screen time during this period can enhance quality of life and support healthy growth and development.
Adolescents' health behaviors are influenced by multiple environmental factors, including family, peers, school, socioeconomic status, and cultural context. Thus, interventions aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles in this age group require a holistic and multifactorial approach. Education programs focusing on health-related knowledge and practices have been shown to play a key role in shaping positive behaviors and raising awareness about health protection and disease prevention.
The present study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program designed for high school students, addressing five key domains: hygiene, screen dependency, nutrition, physical activity, and sleep habits. The program seeks not only to increase adolescents' knowledge in these areas but also to instill sustainable health-promoting behaviors. Four hypotheses were established: (1) students in the intervention group will report higher scores on the Healthy Lifestyle Beliefs Scale compared to the control group; (2) their Screen Dependency Scale scores will decrease; (3) their Hygiene Behaviors Scale scores will increase; and (4) their Bergen Insomnia Scale scores will decrease following the program.
This research emphasizes the importance of implementing structured, school-based educational interventions to promote healthier lifestyles among adolescents. By targeting multiple dimensions of health simultaneously, such interventions may contribute to reducing long-term health risks, improving well-being, and fostering healthier future generations.
- Being tested
- provide training
- Keywords
- Adolescents, Healthy lifestyle behaviors, Hygiene, Screen dependency, Physical activity, Nutrition, Sleep habits, Health-related quality of life
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
provide trainingBehavioural
Face-to-face training on hygiene practices, screen addiction, nutrition, physical activity, and sleep habits
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group trained | Experimental | During the research process, training was provided on Hygiene, Screen addiction, Physical activity, Nutrition and Sleep habits to encourage healthy living behaviors. Receives: Behavioral: provide training |
| Control group | Active comparator | After the research process was completed and the pretest and posttest data were collected, training was provided on Hygiene, Screen addiction, Physical activity, Nutrition and Sleep habits to encourage healthy living behaviors. Receives: Behavioral: provide training |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Healthy Lifestyle Belief Scale for Adolescents
The Healthy Lifestyle Belief Scale for Adolescents was developed by Kelly et al. (2011), and its Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Kudubeş and Bektas (2020). The scale highlights beliefs related to various aspects of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The scale has a total of 16 items and three subscales.The scale, prepared according to a five-point Likert system, is answered on a scale of "1 = Strongly Disagree" to "5 = Strongly Agree." A minimum of 16 and a maximum of 80 points can be obtained on the entire scale. An increase in the score obtained on the scale indicates an increase in adolescents' belief in healthy living. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the scale is 0.90.
Measured: Week 1 = Data collection from all participants. Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 = Training provided to the Training Group. Week 7 = Post-test data collection from all participants. Weeks 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 = Training provided to the Control Group.
Screen Addiction Scale
The SAS is a comprehensive measurement tool that covers any screen rather than focusing on specific screen-based devices. The scale can be defined as a synthesis of screen-based addictions such as internet, smartphone, television, social media, computer, and video game addiction. It has been found that the EBÖ has a structure consisting of 21 items and 4 factors. A valid and reliable scale was obtained, validated by a first-order multifactor model and a second-order multifactor model. The scale, prepared according to a five-point Likert system, is answered as "1=Strongly Disagree, 5=Strongly Agree." The scale can yield a minimum score of 21 and a maximum score of 105. High scores on the scale indicate high screen dependency, while low scores indicate low screen dependency. The Cronbach's alpha value, which is the internal consistency coefficient of the scale, is reported to be 0.925.
Measured: Week 1 = Data collection from all participants. Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 = Training provided to the Training Group. Week 7 = Post-test data collection from all participants. Weeks 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 = Training provided to the Control Group.
Secondary outcomes (2)
Hygiene Behavior Assessment Scale
The HBAS, developed by Gül and Özay Köse (2020), has been reported to be a valid and reliable measurement tool for assessing hygiene behaviors among secondary school students. The HBAS consists of a total of 27 items, all prepared on a 5-point Likert scale, and comprises two factors. The statements in the scale are scored using the following scale: 1: Never, 2: Rarely, 3: Sometimes, 4: Very often, 5: Always. Thus, the lowest possible score on the HDÖ is 27, and the highest possible score is 135. The Cronbach Alpha internal consistency coefficient for the scale as a whole is reported as .902.
Measured: 4 Week 1 = Data collection from all participants. Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 = Training provided to the Training Group. Week 7 = Post-test data collection from all participants. Weeks 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 = Training provided to the Control Group.
Bergen Insomnia Scale (BIS) in Adolescents
The scale developed by Pallesen et al. (2008) was validated and tested for reliability in Turkish by Bay and Ergun (2018). The Bergen Insomnia Scale reliability and validity study indicated that it can be used to measure insomnia in adolescents in Turkish society. The scale consists of six questions with two factors. The scale, which tests different symptoms of insomnia, is an 8-point Likert scale. The lowest possible score on the scale is 0, and the highest possible score is 42. Within the scope of reliability analyses, it was stated that the Cronbach's alpha reliability coefficient of the scale was 0.79 for the daytime symptoms subscale, 0.63 for the nighttime symptoms subscale, and 0.72 for the total BIS
Measured: Week 1 = Data collection from all participants. Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 = Training provided to the Training Group. Week 7 = Post-test data collection from all participants. Weeks 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 = Training provided to the Control Group.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Nov 2025
- Study start1 Dec 2024
- Primary completion31 Mar 2025
- Study completion31 Jul 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in High School StudentsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
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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
- Model description
- Randomized controlled experimental pretest-posttest design
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 312 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Erzurum Technical University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07244796
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ErzrurumTU
- Status last verified
- Sep 2025
- First submitted
- 9 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 1 Jul 2026
- 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 1 Jul 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Developing Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in High School Students: An Experimental Education Model
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07244796
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ErzrurumTU
- Keywords
- Adolescents, Healthy lifestyle behaviors, Hygiene, Screen dependency, Physical activity, Nutrition, Sleep habits, Health-related quality of life
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 312 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Erzurum Technical UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Dec 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 Jul 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Nov 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.
Adolescence (ages 10-19) is a critical developmental stage in which individuals undergo significant physical, psychological, and social changes. Health behaviors acquired during this period often persist into adulthood, directly influencing both individual and public health. Adolescents' lifestyles are shaped by factors such as family, school, peers, and socio-cultural environment. A healthy lifestyle includes habits such as regular physical activity, balanced nutrition, adequate sleep, and limited screen time, all of which are key determinants of quality of life.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program designed to improve high school students' hygiene, screen use, nutrition, physical activity, and sleep habits. It is hypothesized that the program will increase students' healthy lifestyle beliefs and hygiene behaviors, while reducing screen addiction and insomnia levels.
Detailed description
Adolescence, defined by the World Health Organization as the period between 10 and 19 years of age, represents a transitional stage from childhood to adulthood characterized by profound physiological, cognitive, psychological, and social changes. These transformations significantly influence adolescents' health-related quality of life, which is a multidimensional construct encompassing physical, psychological, and social well-being. Health behaviors acquired during this developmental stage tend to persist into adulthood and therefore play a critical role in the prevention of chronic diseases and the promotion of lifelong health. For instance, unhealthy dietary patterns, sedentary lifestyles, excessive screen use, and irregular sleep habits established during adolescence may increase the risk of obesity, cardiometabolic disorders, and psychological problems in later life. Conversely, adopting positive health practices such as balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, proper sleep hygiene, and limited screen time during this period can enhance quality of life and support healthy growth and development.
Adolescents' health behaviors are influenced by multiple environmental factors, including family, peers, school, socioeconomic status, and cultural context. Thus, interventions aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles in this age group require a holistic and multifactorial approach. Education programs focusing on health-related knowledge and practices have been shown to play a key role in shaping positive behaviors and raising awareness about health protection and disease prevention.
The present study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of an educational program designed for high school students, addressing five key domains: hygiene, screen dependency, nutrition, physical activity, and sleep habits. The program seeks not only to increase adolescents' knowledge in these areas but also to instill sustainable health-promoting behaviors. Four hypotheses were established: (1) students in the intervention group will report higher scores on the Healthy Lifestyle Beliefs Scale compared to the control group; (2) their Screen Dependency Scale scores will decrease; (3) their Hygiene Behaviors Scale scores will increase; and (4) their Bergen Insomnia Scale scores will decrease following the program.
This research emphasizes the importance of implementing structured, school-based educational interventions to promote healthier lifestyles among adolescents. By targeting multiple dimensions of health simultaneously, such interventions may contribute to reducing long-term health risks, improving well-being, and fostering healthier future generations.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Randomized controlled experimental pretest-posttest design
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group trained | Experimental | Behavioral: provide trainingDuring the research process, training was provided on Hygiene, Screen addiction, Physical activity, Nutrition and Sleep habits to encourage healthy living behaviors. |
| Control group | Active comparator | Behavioral: provide trainingAfter the research process was completed and the pretest and posttest data were collected, training was provided on Hygiene, Screen addiction, Physical activity, Nutrition and Sleep habits to encourage healthy living behaviors. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 10 to 18 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Being a 9th, 10th, or 11th-grade student
- Not having any illness that could cause communication problems
- Volunteering to participate in the study
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- -Students who did not meet the inclusion criteria were excluded from the study.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| provide trainingFace-to-face training on hygiene practices, screen addiction, nutrition, physical activity, and sleep habits | Behavioural | Control group, Group trained |
Primary outcome
Healthy Lifestyle Belief Scale for Adolescents
Time frame: Week 1 = Data collection from all participants. Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 = Training provided to the Training Group. Week 7 = Post-test data collection from all participants. Weeks 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 = Training provided to the Control Group.
The Healthy Lifestyle Belief Scale for Adolescents was developed by Kelly et al. (2011), and its Turkish validity and reliability study was conducted by Kudubeş and Bektas (2020). The scale highlights beliefs related to various aspects of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The scale has a total of 16 items and three subscales.The scale, prepared according to a five-point Likert system, is answered on a scale of "1 = Strongly Disagree" to "5 = Strongly Agree." A minimum of 16 and a maximum of 80 points can be obtained on the entire scale. An increase in the score obtained on the scale indicates an increase in adolescents' belief in healthy living. The Cronbach's alpha coefficient of the scale is 0.90.
Screen Addiction Scale
Time frame: Week 1 = Data collection from all participants. Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 = Training provided to the Training Group. Week 7 = Post-test data collection from all participants. Weeks 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 = Training provided to the Control Group.
The SAS is a comprehensive measurement tool that covers any screen rather than focusing on specific screen-based devices. The scale can be defined as a synthesis of screen-based addictions such as internet, smartphone, television, social media, computer, and video game addiction. It has been found that the EBÖ has a structure consisting of 21 items and 4 factors. A valid and reliable scale was obtained, validated by a first-order multifactor model and a second-order multifactor model. The scale, prepared according to a five-point Likert system, is answered as "1=Strongly Disagree, 5=Strongly Agree." The scale can yield a minimum score of 21 and a maximum score of 105. High scores on the scale indicate high screen dependency, while low scores indicate low screen dependency. The Cronbach's alpha value, which is the internal consistency coefficient of the scale, is reported to be 0.925.
2 secondary outcomes
Hygiene Behavior Assessment Scale
Time frame: 4 Week 1 = Data collection from all participants. Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 = Training provided to the Training Group. Week 7 = Post-test data collection from all participants. Weeks 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 = Training provided to the Control Group.
Bergen Insomnia Scale (BIS) in Adolescents
Time frame: Week 1 = Data collection from all participants. Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 = Training provided to the Training Group. Week 7 = Post-test data collection from all participants. Weeks 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 = Training provided to the Control Group.
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 1 Jul 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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 provide training in people with Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors in High School Students, run by Erzurum Technical 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 1 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 1 Jul 2026. 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?
Healthy Lifestyle Belief Scale for Adolescents (time frame: Week 1 = Data collection from all participants. Weeks 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 = Training provided to the Training Group. Week 7 = Post-test data collection from all participants. Weeks 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12 = Training provided to the Control Group.). The study lists 2 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 1 Jul 2026.