The Effect of Phone Application Supported Nutrition Education on Weight Loss

Obesity Clinical Trial

Official title:

The Effect of Phone Application Supported Nutrition Education on Weight Loss

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data

• NCT number: NCT04026971
• Other study ID #: 17-SBE-004
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 1, 2018
• Est. completion date: December 31, 2018

Study information

• Verified date: July 2019
• Source: Ege University
• Contact: n/a
• Is FDA regulated: No
• Study type: Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

Internet-based applications are potential supporters for individuals in weight loss programs due to their accessibility and wide access. These applications are aimed at changing the lifestyle of individuals.

This study is a randomized controlled study aiming to evaluate the effect of phone application supported nutrition education on weight loss according to standard education. It has been assumed that the telephone application would increase the adaptation and motivation of the people on diet. Anthropometric measurements and nutritional features of individuals, Weight Efficacy Lifestyle (WEL test), Quality of Life SF-36, Rosenberg Self-Esteem, Obese Individuals Specific Quality of Life, Healthy Life Style Behaviour Scale-II and Healthy Eating Index score changes questioned as intermediate variables. Between March and September 2018, 79 people aged between 18-64 years, whose BMI was 25 and more, who were admitted to the dietitian at Ege University Faculty of Medicine Hospital Endocrine and Metabolic Diseases Clinic and received routine nutrition education were included in the study. In the first interview, the data collection form of all individuals was filled out and anthropometric measurements of all individuals were made by the researcher. All individuals received a classic nutrition education by the clinical dietician and then written personal weight loss diets. Afterwards, only a control appointment for 3 months later was given to the control group. Phone application named Motive designed by the researcher uploaded to only case group's phone. With the telephone application text, visual and video notifications were sent to case group for 3 months.

Recruitment information / eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Enrollment: 79
• Est. completion date: December 31, 2018
• Est. primary completion date: December 31, 2018
• Accepts healthy volunteers: No
• Gender: All
• Age group: 18 Years to 65 Years

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

• Body mass index is 25 or more.

• Capable of filling the data collection form

• No visual-hearing problems

• Having a smart phone

• Having a internet connection

• Individuals who agreed to participate in the study and whose written consent was obtained

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not having smart phone

• Not having a internet connection

• Those who have undergone bariatric surgery

• Pregnancy

• Thyroid patients that using drugs

• Individuals who require a special diet other than obesity treatment (celiac, gout, diabetes, kidney diseases, coumadin users, etc., diagnosed by a doctor)

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Obesity
• Weight Loss

Intervention

Procedure:
• This study is a randomized controlled study aiming to evaluate the effect of phone application supported nutrition education on weight loss according to standard education.
This study is a randomized controlled study aiming to evaluate the effect of phone application supported nutrition education on weight loss according to standard education.

Locations

Country	Name	City	State
Turkey	Ege University	Izmir	TR

Sponsors (1)

Lead Sponsor	Collaborator
Ege University

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Turkey, 

Outcome

Type	Measure	Description	Time frame	Safety issue
Primary	Weight Loss	Body weight (kg) was measured at the beginning and end of the study by researcher	3 months
Secondary	Body Mass Index (BMI)	BMI is calculated by dividing the body weight to the height 2 times. Weight was measured with TANITA BC 418 in the clinic. Height was measured with height meter in the clinic. BMI was calculated by researcher at the beginning and end of the study.	3 months
Secondary	Body fat percentage (%)	Body fat percentage was measured with TANITA BC 418, which is available in the clinic by the researcher at the beginning and end of the study .	3 months
Secondary	Waist circumference (cm)	It was measured from the midway of top of hip bone and the bottom of ribs by inelastic tape measure at the beginning and end of the study by researcher.	3 months
Secondary	Neck circumference (cm)	It was measured from just under the larynx at the beginning and end of the study by researcher.	3 months
Secondary	Weight Efficacy Lifestyle (WEL test)	The reliability and validity of the scale has been studied in Turkey. Index was questioned and calculated at the beginning and end of the study by researcher. The increase in the score shows a positive development.	3 months
Secondary	Quality of Life SF-36	The reliability and validity of the scale has been studied in Turkey. Index was questioned and calculated at the beginning and end of the study by researcher. The increase in the score shows a positive development.	3 months
Secondary	Rosenberg Self-Esteem	The reliability and validity of the scale has been studied in Turkey. Index was questionedand calculated at the beginning and end of the study by researcher. Decreased Rosenberg self-esteem score indicates an increase in self-esteem.	3 months
Secondary	Obese Individuals Specific Quality of Life	The reliability and validity of the scale has been studied in Turkey. Index was questioned and calculated at the beginning and end of the study by researcher. The increase in the score shows a positive development.	3 months
Secondary	Healthy Life Style Behaviour Scale-II	The reliability and validity of the scale has been studied in Turkey. Index was questioned and calculated at the beginning and end of the study by researcher. The increase in the score shows a positive development.	3 months
Secondary	Healthy Eating Index (HEI)	The reliability and validity of the scale has been studied in Turkey. Index was questioned and calculated at the beginning and end of the study by researcher. The increase in the score shows a positive development.	3 months