Eating DisorderNCT06639048
Social Media and Eating Disorder Fear
An observational study of Eating Disorder and University Students, run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the relationship between social media use and fear of eating disorders in university students. The main question it aims to answer is: Is there a relationship between social media use and eating disorder fears in university students? University students will… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 19 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Eating Disorder, University Students, Social Media
- What is being tested?
- Questionnaire
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- How many people
- 799 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jan 2023to 1 Jun 2023
- How long will I take part?
- 1 Day
- Phase
- Observational
- 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 19 to 30 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Study population: Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Health Sciences students
Who may be able to join
- Using social media
Who cannot join
- Pregnant or lactating individuals
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University
Ankara, Çubuk, 06760
About this study
Official title: Is There a Relationship Between Individuals' Social Media Use and Their Fears of Eating Disorders?
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the relationship between social media use and fear of eating disorders in university students. The main question it aims to answer is:
Is there a relationship between social media use and eating disorder fears in university students?
University students will answer a questionnaire face to face, including questions about their social media usage habits, the impact of social media on eating behavior scale, and the fears of eating disorders scale.
- Conditions
- Eating Disorder, University Students, Social Media, Eating Behavior, Fear
- Being tested
- Questionnaire
- Keywords
- social media, eating disorder, fear
- Medical subject headings
- Feeding and Eating Disorders, Feeding Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
QuestionnaireBehavioural
Questionnaire including demographic characteristics, social media usage habits, body weight, height, effects of social media on eating behavior scale and eating disorder fear questionnaire.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| University students | Those with using social media Receives: Behavioral: Questionnaire |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Social media usage habits
number and percentage
Measured: Baseline
Eating Disorder Fear Questionnaire
The Eating Disorder Fear Questionnaire is a tool designed to measure individuals' fears related to eating disorders. The Turkish validity and reliability of the scale were conducted by Kahraman and Kerimler in 2021. The scale is in a 7-point Likert format, with a minimum score of 17 and a maximum score of 119. Higher scores on both the sub-dimensions and the overall scale indicate greater fears related to eating disorders.
Measured: Baseline
Effects of social media on eating behavior scale
The scale developed by Alev Keser consists of 18 items in a unidimensional 5-point Likert format (Never-1 point, Rarely-2 points, Sometimes-3 points, Often-4 points, Always-5 points). The scores obtained from the responses are summed, with a minimum score of 18 and a maximum score of 90. As the score increases, it indicates a greater influence of social media on eating behavior.
Measured: Baseline
Secondary outcomes (3)
Demographic characteristics
number and percentage
Measured: Baseline
Body weight
Body weight in kg
Measured: Baseline
Height
Height in cm
Measured: Baseline
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted15 Oct 2024
- Study start1 Jan 2023
- Primary completion1 Jun 2023
- Study completion1 Jun 2023
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Eating DisorderStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Enrolment
- 799 participants (actual)
- Target duration
- 1 Day
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Rahime Evra KARAKAYA, Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
- Investigators
- Rahime E Karakaya, PhD, Principal investigator, Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06639048
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AnkaraYBU-KARAKAYA003
- Status last verified
- Oct 2024
- First submitted
- 10 Oct 2024
- Last updated
- 15 Oct 2024
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Oct 2024. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Is There a Relationship Between Individuals' Social Media Use and Their Fears of Eating Disorders?
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06639048
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- AnkaraYBU-KARAKAYA003
- Conditions
- Eating Disorder, University Students, Social Media, Eating Behavior, Fear
- Keywords
- social media, eating disorder, fear
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 799 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Jan 2023 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jun 2023 (actual)
- Study completion
- 1 Jun 2023 (actual)
- First posted
- 15 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The goal of this observational study is to learn about the relationship between social media use and fear of eating disorders in university students. The main question it aims to answer is:
Is there a relationship between social media use and eating disorder fears in university students?
University students will answer a questionnaire face to face, including questions about their social media usage habits, the impact of social media on eating behavior scale, and the fears of eating disorders scale.
Study design
- Observational model
- Case only
- Time perspective
- Cross-sectional
- Target follow-up
- 1 Day
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| University students | – | Behavioral: QuestionnaireThose with using social media |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 19 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
- Study population
- Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University, Faculty of Health Sciences students
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Using social media
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Pregnant or lactating individuals
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| QuestionnaireQuestionnaire including demographic characteristics, social media usage habits, body weight, height, effects of social media on eating behavior scale and eating disorder fear questionnaire. | Behavioural | University students |
Primary outcome
Social media usage habits
Time frame: Baseline
number and percentage
Eating Disorder Fear Questionnaire
Time frame: Baseline
The Eating Disorder Fear Questionnaire is a tool designed to measure individuals' fears related to eating disorders. The Turkish validity and reliability of the scale were conducted by Kahraman and Kerimler in 2021. The scale is in a 7-point Likert format, with a minimum score of 17 and a maximum score of 119. Higher scores on both the sub-dimensions and the overall scale indicate greater fears related to eating disorders.
Effects of social media on eating behavior scale
Time frame: Baseline
The scale developed by Alev Keser consists of 18 items in a unidimensional 5-point Likert format (Never-1 point, Rarely-2 points, Sometimes-3 points, Often-4 points, Always-5 points). The scores obtained from the responses are summed, with a minimum score of 18 and a maximum score of 90. As the score increases, it indicates a greater influence of social media on eating behavior.
3 secondary outcomes
Demographic characteristics
Time frame: Baseline
Body weight
Time frame: Baseline
Height
Time frame: Baseline
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Oct 2024.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Rahime E Karakaya, PhD principal investigator
Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Eating Disorder and University Students, run by Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt 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 1 inclusion and 1 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 Oct 2024. 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?
Social media usage habits (time frame: Baseline). The study lists 3 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 Oct 2024.