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Motivational Interviewing for Overweight and Obese Adults at Healthy Life Centers
Sponsor: Sakarya University
Summary
Overweight and obesity are major public health problems associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Motivational interviewing is a patient-centered counseling approach that may improve lifestyle behaviors and weight management. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of motivational interviewing on anthropometric measurements, eHealth literacy, and healthy eating attitudes among overweight and obese adults attending Healthy Life Centers in Sakarya, Türkiye. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a motivational interviewing intervention group or a routine nutrition counseling control group. Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after the intervention.
Official title: Effect of Motivational Interviewing on Anthropometric Measurements, eHealth Literacy, and Healthy Eating Attitudes Among Overweight and Obese Adults Attending Healthy Life Centers: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
54
Start Date
2026-09
Completion Date
2028-04
Last Updated
2026-08-04
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Motivational Interviewing
Participants will receive four structured motivational interviewing sessions in addition to routine nutrition counseling. The first and fourth sessions will be delivered face-to-face, while the second and third sessions will be conducted by telephone or online. The intervention is based on motivational interviewing principles and aims to improve healthy eating behaviors, eHealth literacy, and anthropometric outcomes among overweight and obese adults.
Routine Nutrition Counseling
Participants will receive routine nutrition counseling provided by Healthy Life Centers according to standard clinical practice without motivational interviewing.
Locations (3)
Adapazarı Healthy Life Center
Sakarya, Adapazarı, Turkey (Türkiye)
Sapanca Healthy Life Center
Sakarya, Sapanca, Turkey (Türkiye)
Serdivan Healthy Life Center
Sakarya, Serdivan, Turkey (Türkiye)