Nutrition and Physical Activity Education in Children With Celiac Disease (NCT07750795) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Nutrition and Physical Activity Education in Children With Celiac Disease
Turkey (Türkiye)54 participantsStarted 2026-05-01
Plain-language 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.
Who can participate
Age range
8 Years – 12 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria Children aged 8 to 12 years (inclusive). Clinically diagnosed with celiac disease. Following a gluten-free diet for at least 6 months before enrollment. Able to understand study instructions and complete study assessments. Parent or legal guardian able to provide written informed consent. Child able to provide assent to participate. Exclusion Criteria Following a gluten-free diet for reasons other than celiac disease. Age younger than 8 years or older than 12 years. Refusal or inability of the parent/legal guardian to provide informed consent or of the child to provide assent.
Any physical disability or medical condition that would limit participation in the physical activity program.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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