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Nutrition and Physical Activity Education in Children With Celiac Disease
Sponsor: Bahçeşehir University
Summary
Celiac disease is a chronic immune-mediated disorder that requires lifelong adherence to a gluten-free diet. Despite dietary treatment, children with celiac disease may experience nutritional inadequacies, unhealthy eating behaviors, reduced physical activity, and impaired quality of life. This randomized, single-blind, controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of a structured nutrition education program combined with physical activity education on anthropometric measurements, eating behavior, physical activity, and health-related quality of life in children aged 8-12 years with celiac disease. Fifty-four participants will be randomly assigned to one of three groups: (1) nutrition and physical activity education, (2) physical activity education only, or (3) no education (control). Outcomes will be assessed at baseline and after a 6-week follow-up using validated questionnaires, anthropometric measurements, body composition analysis, and physical performance tests. The findings are expected to provide evidence for multidisciplinary educational interventions to improve the health and well-being of children with celiac disease.
Official title: Effect of Nutrition and Physical Activity Education on Anthropometric Measurements, Eating Behavior, and Quality of Life in Children With Celiac Disease
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Years - 12 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
54
Start Date
2026-05-01
Completion Date
2027-01-01
Last Updated
2026-08-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Nutrition Education
Participants will receive a one-session structured nutrition education program focusing on healthy gluten-free dietary practices. The education will include information on gluten-containing foods, prevention of cross-contamination, healthy naturally gluten-free alternatives, reducing packaged and ultra-processed gluten-free food consumption, food label reading, and balanced meal planning. Participants will receive educational materials and will be followed weekly online for 6 weeks to reinforce the educational content.
Physical Activity Education
Participants will receive a structured physical activity education program consisting of one educational session followed by a 6-week home-based exercise program. The program includes aerobic, strengthening, balance, flexibility, and coordination exercises performed twice weekly, supported by an exercise booklet and weekly online follow-up sessions to encourage adherence.
Locations (1)
Bahcesehir University
Istanbul, Besiktas, Turkey (Türkiye)