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

A study testing Childhood Obesity Mobile Application in people with Obesity and Child Health, run by Cumhuriyet University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Opening soon. The study is approved but enrolment has not started yet. Sites may already take enquiries.

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Trial summary

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… Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 8 to 10 years
Conditions the study is for
Obesity, Child Health
What is being tested?
Childhood Obesity Mobile Application
Type of treatment
Medical device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
52 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
15 Dec 2026to 15 Jun 2027
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 8 to 10 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • The child must be between 8 and 10 years old,
  • The child must not have any chronic illnesses other than obesity,
  • The child must be able to read and write in Turkish,
  • The child must be able to use a mobile device,
  • The child must not have a visual impairment,
  • The parent must be willing to participate in the study,
  • The parent must be able to read and write in Turkish,
  • The parent or child must have a smartphone.

Who cannot join

  • If they wish to withdraw from the study at any stage of the research,
  • If they do not wish to use the mobile application at any stage of the research.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.

Nurcan Karamercimek, Graduate Student contact

+90 346 487 37 31

nurcankaramercimek@gmail.com

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site

  • Sivas Cumhuriyet University

    Sivas, Merkez, 0058

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: The Effect of a Mobile Application Developed for Obese Children on Eating Attitudes, Eating Awareness, and Healthy Eating Self-Efficacy

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.

Read the detailed description

This study aims to evaluate the effect of a mobile application developed for obese children on their eating attitudes, eating awareness levels, and self-efficacy regarding healthy eating, with the aim of contributing to the integration of nursing interventions with digital health technologies in the fight against obesity. Increasing childhood obesity negatively affects not only physical health but also psychosocial development, necessitating multifaceted and sustainable interventions. In line with nurses' effective roles in health education and behaviour change, the application will be developed to support children in acquiring and maintaining healthy eating habits. Additionally, the integration of digital technologies into nursing care and their effectiveness in reaching families will be evaluated; this study will provide a unique contribution to this area, which is lacking in the literature.

The research data will be collected using the Information Form created by the researcher, the Healthy Eating Self-Efficacy Scale for Children, the Eating Attitude Test for Children, and the Eating Awareness Scale for Children.

A total of 18 questions comprising demographic characteristics of children and parents and their eating habits will be used to collect data for the study. In addition, the Eating Attitude Test, consisting of 26 items, will be used to assess eating behaviour and the risk of possible eating disorders in children aged 8-15 years. the 12-item Eating Awareness Scale to determine the degree to which children aged 8-11 are mindful or automatic while eating, and the 9-item Healthy Eating Self-Efficacy Scale to assess the perceived competence of children aged 8-10 in healthy eating. All forms and scales will be completed by children and parents.

Being tested
Childhood Obesity Mobile Application
Keywords
Child health, obesity, eating behavior, mindful eating, self efficacy
Medical subject headings
Obesity, Feeding Behavior

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Childhood Obesity Mobile ApplicationDevice

    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 groups in NCT07289425
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
control groupNo interventionPreliminary 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.
working groupExperimentalPreliminary 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.
Receives: Device: Childhood Obesity Mobile Application

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Eating Attitude Test for Children

    This scale is used to identify eating-related attitudes and behaviors among children aged 8-15. It consists of 26 items and evaluates general patterns indicating how children feel, think, and behave regarding eating, using a six-point Likert-type structure.

    Measured: At baseline, 4 weeks after the start of the intervention, and 8 weeks after the start of the intervention

  2. Eating Awareness Scale for Children

    This scale assesses the level of attention children aged 8-11 pay to food during eating behaviors and evaluates inattentive or automatic eating tendencies through its 12-item, two-dimension structure, using a four-point Likert-type format.

    Measured: At baseline, 4 weeks after the start of the intervention, and 8 weeks after the start of the intervention

Secondary outcomes (2)

  1. Healthy Eating Self Efficacy Scale for Children

    This scale measures children's confidence in their ability to make healthy food choices and maintain healthy eating behaviors. It evaluates their perceived capability to engage in healthy eating practices and is designed for children aged 8-10. The scale consists of 9 items and uses a three-point Likert-type structure.

    Measured: At baseline, 4 weeks after the start of the intervention, and 8 weeks after the start of the intervention

  2. Body Mass Index

    Height and weight measurements will be used to calculate BMI (kg/m²) in participants.

    Measured: At baseline, 4 weeks after the start of the intervention, and 8 weeks after the start of the intervention

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted17 Dec 2025
  2. Study start15 Dec 2026 (estimated)
  3. Primary completion15 Apr 2027 (estimated)
  4. Study completion15 Jun 2027 (estimated)

Resources

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
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
Double blind
Who is masked
Participant, Investigator
Enrolment
52 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07289425
Sponsor's protocol ID
SCÜ-HMŞ-NK-01
Status last verified
Mar 2026
First submitted
15 Nov 2025
Last updated
17 Mar 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

  • Kocaadam-Bozkurt, B., Köksal, E., & Özalp Ateş, F. S. (2022). Mindful Eating Questionnaire for Children: Validation and reliability in Turkish children. Mindfulness, 13, 1469-1478. https://doi.org/10.1007/s12671-022-01889-5.

  • Browne NT. Obesity and Children. Nurs Clin North Am. 2021 Dec;56(4):583-597. doi: 10.1016/j.cnur.2021.07.006.

    PubMed 34749897

  • Bozkurt O, Kocaadam-Bozkurt B, Koksal E, Ozalp Ates FS. Children's eating attitudes test (ChEAT): validation and reliability in Turkish children. J Eat Disord. 2023 Aug 31;11(1):93. doi: 10.1186/s40337-023-00811-1.

    PubMed 37649120

  • Kabasakal, E., Arslan, U. E., Üner, S., Konşuk Ünlü, H., Bilir, N., Yardım, M. S., Araz, Ö., Huang, T., & Özcebe, H. (2020). The Turkish validity and reliability study of the Healthy Eating Self-Efficacy Scale for Children. Türkiye Çocuk Hastalıkları Dergisi / Turkish Journal of Pediatric Disease, 14(1), 1-10. https://doi.org/10.12956/tchd.556078.

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Childhood Obesity Mobile Application in people with Obesity and Child Health, run by Cumhuriyet 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 8 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 17 Mar 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?

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?

Contact Nurcan Karamercimek, Graduate Student (+90 346 487 37 31, nurcankaramercimek@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the 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). 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?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07289425, which also lists 4 linked publications.

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 17 Mar 2026.

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