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Nutritional StatusPNE-YBPNCT07344870

Parental Nutrition Education on the Performance and Body Composition of Young Basketball Players

A study testing Parental Nutrition Education Program in people with Nutritional Status and Athletic Performance, run by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study investigates the impact of a structured, short-term parental nutrition education program on the body composition, athletic performance, and dietary habits of young basketball players aged 8-13 years. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 8 to 13 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
What is being tested?
Parental Nutrition Education Program
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
30 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
5 May 2023to 30 Jul 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 8 to 13 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • Boy and girl basketball players aged 8 to 13 years.
  • The youth basketball team must include active licensed players.
  • The candidate must maintain regular attendance at training sessions (at least 3 days per week).
  • Parents must be willing to participate in the education program and provide written informed consent.

Who cannot join

  • Diagnosed with chronic metabolic or hormonal diseases.
  • Musculoskeletal injuries within the last 3 months.
  • Use of medications or supplements affecting metabolism.
  • Failure to maintain regular training attendance.
  • Parents withdrawing consent during the study.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University

    Burdur, Burdur, 15030

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Impact of Short-Term Parental Nutrition Education on the Performance and Body Composition of Young Basketball Players: A Pre-Post Intervention Study

This study investigates the impact of a structured, short-term parental nutrition education program on the body composition, athletic performance, and dietary habits of young basketball players aged 8-13 years. Adolescence represents a critical window for physical growth and athletic development, yet many young athletes fail to meet nutritional recommendations. Given that parents are the primary food providers and decision-makers for children in this age group, their nutritional literacy is hypothesized to directly influence the athlete's diet and physical development.

The intervention consists of a 4-week nutrition education program provided to parents. The study utilizes a single-group pre-post design to evaluate changes in the athletes' Lean Body Mass (LBM), body fat percentage, athletic performance (encompassing vertical jump, sprint speed, and flexibility), and daily macronutrient intake (protein and carbohydrate) from baseline to post-intervention.

Read the detailed description

Study Design: This study employs a single-group, pre-post quasi-experimental design to evaluate the efficacy of a parental nutrition education program. The study population consists of young basketball players aged 8-13 years recruited from the Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University youth basketball team.

Intervention: The primary intervention is a structured "Parental Nutrition Education Program." The education is delivered to the parents/legal guardians of the athletes, as they are the primary food providers. The intervention consists of:

A comprehensive 90-minute online seminar (via Zoom) conducted by a registered dietitian. Topics include macronutrients (carbohydrates, proteins, fats), micronutrients (calcium, iron, vitamins), hydration strategies, meal timing (pre- and post-training nutrition), and healthy food choices .

Distribution of printed educational brochures and guides to reinforce the seminar content.

Q\&A sessions to address specific nutritional concerns. The intervention period lasts for 4 weeks.

Data Collection and Procedures: Assessments are conducted at two time points: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-Intervention (Week 4).

Dietary Assessment: Dietary intake is evaluated using 3-day food consumption records (2 weekdays and 1 weekend day) via the retrospective recall method. Data are analyzed using the Nutrition Information System (BEBIS 8.0) to calculate daily energy, macronutrient, and micronutrient intake.

Anthropometric Measurements:

Body weight and height are measured using standard protocols. - Body composition (lean body mass, body fat percentage, and basal metabolic rate) is assessed using a bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) device (Tanita MC-780) under standardized conditions (fasted state, no exercise 12h prior).

Waist and hip circumferences are measured using a non-elastic tape. Performance Testing: Physical performance is assessed using a battery of field tests: - Speed: 20-meter sprint test using photocell timing gates. - Explosive Power: Vertical jump test using the Smart Jump System and Standing Long Jump test. - Strength: Handgrip strength (right and left) using a digital dynamometer (Takei 5401). - Endurance: Maximum number of push-ups and sit-ups in 30 seconds. - Agility: T-test. - Flexibility: Sit-and-reach test.

Nutrition Knowledge: The sports nutrition knowledge level of parents is assessed using the "Sports Nutrition Knowledge Level Test" (SNKT), adapted into Turkish, consisting of 20 questions.

Statistical Analysis: Pre- and post-intervention data are compared using paired sample t-tests (for normally distributed data) or Wilcoxon signed-rank tests (for non-normal data). A responder analysis is conducted by stratifying participants based on the change in their protein intake to evaluate dose-response relationships.

Being tested
Parental Nutrition Education Program
Keywords
Young players, physical performance, anthropometric measurement, nutrition education, parental involvement, dietary assessment

What participants receive

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

  • Parental Nutrition Education ProgramBehavioural

    All participants were assigned to a single intervention arm receiving the parental nutrition education program. Efficacy was evaluated by comparing baseline (pre-intervention) measurements with post-intervention measurements (4 weeks later) within the same subjects.

Study groups in NCT07344870
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Parental Nutrition Education GroupExperimentalParticipants in this arm are young basketball players whose parents received a structured 4-week nutrition education program. The intervention included weekly 45-minute face-to-face seminars and printed educational materials covering macronutrients, hydration, and meal timing.
Receives: Behavioral: Parental Nutrition Education Program

What is being measured

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

  1. Change in Lean Body Mass

    Body composition was assessed using a Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) device (Tanita MC-780) under standardized fasting conditions. The outcome measures the change in lean body mass (kg) from baseline to the end of the intervention

    Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 4).

Secondary outcomes (6)
  1. Change in Athletic Performance Parameters

    Performance was evaluated using a battery of field tests: Flexibility (cm), Reaction (cm), Vertical jump (cm), Standing long jump (cm)

    Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Week 4).

  2. Change in Athletic Performance Parameters-2

    Right and Left Hand-claw strength (kg)

    Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 4)

  3. Change in Athletic Performance Parameters-3

    Count of repetitions The maximum number of push-ups and sit-ups that can be completed within a set time.

    Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 4)

  4. Change in Daily Dietary Intake-1

    The assessment was conducted using 3-day food consumption records, using the retrospective recall method. Daily intake of energy kcal/day

    Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Week 4).

  5. Change in Daily Dietary Intake-2

    The assessment was conducted using 3-day food consumption records, using the retrospective recall method. Daily intake of macronutrients (carbohydrate, protein, and fat) (g/day)

    Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Week 4).

  6. Change in Daily Dietary Intake-3

    The assessment was conducted using 3-day food consumption records, using the retrospective recall method. Daily intake of micronutrients (mcg/day) was analyzed using the Nutrition Information System (BEBIS).

    Measured: Baseline (Week 0) and post-intervention (Week 4).

Timeline

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

  1. First posted15 Jan 2026
  2. Study start5 May 2023
  3. Primary completion15 May 2023
  4. Study completion30 Jul 2023

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
Other
Allocation
Not applicable
Intervention model
Single group
Model description
All participants were assigned to a single intervention arm receiving the parental nutrition education program. Efficacy was evaluated by comparing baseline (pre-intervention) measurements with post-intervention measurements (4 weeks later) within the same subjects.
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
30 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07344870
Sponsor's protocol ID
GO 2023/206
Other IDs
1919B012306151
Acronym
PNE-YBP
Status last verified
Dec 2025
First submitted
9 Dec 2025
Last updated
15 Jan 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
Yes: De-identified individual participant data for all primary and secondary outcome measures will be made available upon reasonable request to the corresponding author.

Publications

  • American College of Sports Medicine. ACSM's Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription. 8th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2002

  • Keser A, Binnetoğlu FK, Asil E, Babaoglu K. Comparison of food consumption and nutritional statuses of athletic adolescents. Anthropologist. 2016;25(1-2):60-69. doi:10.1080/09720073.2016.11892089

  • Dener B. Voleybol oyuncularının beslenme bilgi düzeyi ile beslenme durumunun değerlendirilmesi ve beslenme eğitiminin etkisi [master's thesis]. Ankara: Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü; 2018

  • Torres-McGehee TM, Pritchett KL, Zippel D, Minton DM, Cellamare A, Sibilia M. Sports nutrition knowledge among collegiate athletes, coaches, athletic trainers, and strength and conditioning specialists. J Athl Train. 2012 Mar-Apr;47(2):205-11. doi: 10.4085/1062-6050-47.2.205.

    PubMed 22488287

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Parental Nutrition Education Program in people with Nutritional Status and Athletic Performance, run by Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy 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 4 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 15 Jan 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?

Change in Lean Body Mass (time frame: Baseline (Week 0) and Post-intervention (Week 4).). 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 NCT07344870, 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 15 Jan 2026.

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