Health-related Behaviors in Nursing StudentsNUTRI-SLEEPNCT07382102
Effect of Nutrition Education on Nursing Students' Health Behaviors and Sleep Quality
A study testing Nutrition Education Program in people with Health-related Behaviors in Nursing Students and Nutrition and Sleep Behaviors, run by Agri Ibrahim Cecen University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a structured nutrition education program on nursing students' nutrition knowledge, dietary behaviors, physical activity levels, and sleep quality. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Health-related Behaviors in Nursing Students, Nutrition and Sleep Behaviors
- What is being tested?
- Nutrition Education Program
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 42 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Aug 2025to 30 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- 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 18 to 30 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Undergraduate nursing students enrolled at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
- Aged between 18 and 30 years.
- Have not previously received formal nutrition education.
- Able to read and understand the study questionnaires.
- Willing to participate and provide informed consent.
Who cannot join
- Having previously received structured or formal nutrition education.
- Presence of a medical condition that affects dietary intake or sleep patterns.
- Use of medications that significantly influence appetite, metabolism, or sleep.
- Unwillingness or inability to complete the study questionnaires.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Agri Ibrahim Cecen University, Faculty of Health Sciences Department of Nursing
Ağrı, Merkez
About this study
Official title: The Impact of Nutrition Education on Nursing Students' Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, Physical Activity, and Sleep Quality
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a structured nutrition education program on nursing students' nutrition knowledge, dietary behaviors, physical activity levels, and sleep quality. University students, particularly those studying in health-related fields, often experience irregular eating habits, insufficient physical activity, and poor sleep quality due to academic workload and lifestyle factors. These behaviors may negatively affect both their personal health and their future professional roles.
In this study, nursing students will participate in a multi-session nutrition education program designed to improve awareness of healthy eating, balanced diets, and lifestyle behaviors. Data will be collected before the education program, immediately after completion, and three months later. Outcomes will include changes in nutrition knowledge, food choices, physical activity levels, and sleep quality.
The results of this study are expected to contribute to the development of effective educational strategies that promote healthy lifestyle behaviors among nursing students and support their well-being during university education.
Read the detailed description
This interventional study is designed to examine the impact of a structured nutrition education program on nursing students' health-related behaviors, including nutrition knowledge, dietary attitudes and behaviors, physical activity level, and sleep quality. Nursing students represent a critical population, as they are future health professionals who will play an important role in health promotion and patient education. However, during university education, nursing students may develop unhealthy eating patterns, low physical activity levels, and poor sleep quality due to academic demands and lifestyle changes.
The study will be conducted at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, at Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University. Eligible participants include undergraduate nursing students who have not previously received formal nutrition education and who voluntarily agree to participate in the study.
The intervention consists of a structured nutrition education program delivered over multiple sessions. The education content includes basic nutrition principles, food groups, balanced diet concepts, healthy food choices, nutrition-health relationships, and lifestyle factors related to physical activity and sleep. The education program is designed to increase awareness and encourage healthier behaviors rather than to provide clinical treatment.
Data collection will occur at three time points: before the intervention (baseline), immediately after completion of the nutrition education program, and three months after the intervention to assess the sustainability of potential changes. Data collection tools include questionnaires assessing sociodemographic characteristics, nutrition knowledge, dietary behaviors, food consumption frequency, physical activity level, and sleep quality. Physical activity will be evaluated using a standardized physical activity questionnaire, and sleep quality will be assessed using a validated sleep quality index.
The primary objective of the study is to assess changes in nutrition knowledge following the education program. Secondary objectives include evaluating changes in dietary behaviors, physical activity level, and sleep quality over time. Statistical analyses will be conducted to compare outcomes across the three measurement points.
This study involves minimal risk to participants. The intervention is educational in nature and does not include invasive procedures, medications, or medical devices. Ethical approval has been obtained from the institutional ethics committee, and informed consent will be obtained from all participants prior to data collection. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence supporting the integration of structured nutrition education into nursing curricula to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors among students.
- Being tested
- Nutrition Education Program
- Keywords
- Nutrition education, Dietary behavior, Nursing students, Physical activity, Sleep quality
- Medical subject headings
- Motor Activity, Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Nutrition Education ProgramBehavioural
A structured nutrition education program delivered through multiple educational sessions. The intervention focuses on improving nutrition knowledge, healthy food choices, balanced diet principles, and awareness of the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, and sleep. The program is educational in nature and does not involve medications, medical devices, or invasive procedures.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Education Intervention | Experimental | Participants in this single-arm study received a structured nutrition education program designed to improve nutrition knowledge, dietary behaviors, physical activity awareness, and sleep-related lifestyle habits. The education program was delivered over multiple sessions and covered basic nutrition principles, food groups, balanced diet concepts, healthy food choices, and the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, and sleep. All participants received the same intervention. Receives: Behavioral: Nutrition Education Program |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in Nutrition Knowledge Score
Nutrition knowledge is measured using a structured Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire developed for nursing students. The questionnaire produces a total score ranging from 0 to 100 points, with higher scores indicating higher nutrition knowledge. Changes in total nutrition knowledge scores across the three time points are analyzed.
Measured: Baseline, immediately after completion of the nutrition education program, and 3 months after the intervention
Secondary outcomes (3)
Change in Dietary Behavior Scores
Dietary behaviors are assessed using Food Choice and Dietary Behavior Questionnaires, including food frequency assessment.
The questionnaires yield a total dietary behavior score ranging from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating healthier dietary behaviors.
Frequency-based measures are reported as times per day/week.
Measured: Baseline; immediately after completion of the nutrition education program; 3 months after the intervention
Change in Physical Activity Level
Sleep quality is assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The total PSQI score ranges from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality. Changes in total and subscale scores over time are analyzed.
Measured: Baseline, immediately after completion of the nutrition education program, and 3 months after the intervention
Change in Sleep Quality Score
Sleep quality is assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). The total PSQI score ranges from 0 to 21, with higher scores indicating poorer sleep quality. Changes in total and subscale scores over time are analyzed.
Measured: Baseline, immediately after completion of the nutrition education program, and 3 months after the intervention
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Feb 2026
- Study start1 Aug 2025
- Primary completion1 Nov 2025
- Study completion30 Dec 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (4)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Health-related Behaviors in Nursing StudentsStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- 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
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Model description
- All participants receive the same nutrition education intervention and are evaluated before the intervention, immediately after completion, and three months after the intervention.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Agri Ibrahim Cecen University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Volkan Gokmen, Agri Ibrahim Cecen University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07382102
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- AICU-NUTRITION-01
- Acronym
- NUTRI-SLEEP
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 26 Jan 2026
- Last updated
- 3 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: Individual participant data will not be shared because the study involves a small sample of nursing students and includes potentially identifiable educational and lifestyle information. Data were collected solely for the purposes of this study, and participant confidentiality and privacy cannot be fully ensured with data sharing. Aggregate data only will be reported in publications.
Publications
Hamulka J, Wadolowska L, Hoffmann M, Kowalkowska J, Gutkowska K. Effect of an Education Program on Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes toward Nutrition, Diet Quality, Lifestyle, and Body Composition in Polish Teenagers. The ABC of Healthy Eating Project: Design, Protocol, and Methodology. Nutrients. 2018 Oct 5;10(10):1439. doi: 10.3390/nu10101439.
PubMed 30720795Mangwane QEM, Egal A, Oosthuizen D. Impact of a Nutrition Knowledge Intervention on Knowledge and Food Behaviour of Women Within a Rural Community. Nutrients. 2024 Nov 28;16(23):4107. doi: 10.3390/nu16234107.
PubMed 39683501Bajamal E, Alotaibi J, Balamash D, Alsaeedi E, Ali H, Alzahrani J, Swat L, Alamri A, Jundi R, Alzahrani R, Alharbi S. The Association Between Physical Activity and Quality of Sleep Among Nursing Students in Saudi Arabia. Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Aug 14;13(16):1991. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13161991.
PubMed 40868607Zaghamir DEF, Ibrahim AM. Efficiency of an intervention study on nursing students' knowledge and practices regarding nutrition and dietary habits. Libyan J Med. 2023 Dec;18(1):2281121. doi: 10.1080/19932820.2023.2281121. Epub 2023 Nov 17.
PubMed 37976204
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 3 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Impact of Nutrition Education on Nursing Students' Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes, Physical Activity, and Sleep Quality
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07382102
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NUTRI-SLEEP / AICU-NUTRITION-01
- Keywords
- Nutrition education, Dietary behavior, Nursing students, Physical activity, Sleep quality
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 42 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Agri Ibrahim Cecen UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 1 Aug 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 30 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 2 Feb 2026 (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.
This study aims to evaluate the effects of a structured nutrition education program on nursing students' nutrition knowledge, dietary behaviors, physical activity levels, and sleep quality. University students, particularly those studying in health-related fields, often experience irregular eating habits, insufficient physical activity, and poor sleep quality due to academic workload and lifestyle factors. These behaviors may negatively affect both their personal health and their future professional roles.
In this study, nursing students will participate in a multi-session nutrition education program designed to improve awareness of healthy eating, balanced diets, and lifestyle behaviors. Data will be collected before the education program, immediately after completion, and three months later. Outcomes will include changes in nutrition knowledge, food choices, physical activity levels, and sleep quality.
The results of this study are expected to contribute to the development of effective educational strategies that promote healthy lifestyle behaviors among nursing students and support their well-being during university education.
Detailed description
This interventional study is designed to examine the impact of a structured nutrition education program on nursing students' health-related behaviors, including nutrition knowledge, dietary attitudes and behaviors, physical activity level, and sleep quality. Nursing students represent a critical population, as they are future health professionals who will play an important role in health promotion and patient education. However, during university education, nursing students may develop unhealthy eating patterns, low physical activity levels, and poor sleep quality due to academic demands and lifestyle changes.
The study will be conducted at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, at Ağrı İbrahim Çeçen University. Eligible participants include undergraduate nursing students who have not previously received formal nutrition education and who voluntarily agree to participate in the study.
The intervention consists of a structured nutrition education program delivered over multiple sessions. The education content includes basic nutrition principles, food groups, balanced diet concepts, healthy food choices, nutrition-health relationships, and lifestyle factors related to physical activity and sleep. The education program is designed to increase awareness and encourage healthier behaviors rather than to provide clinical treatment.
Data collection will occur at three time points: before the intervention (baseline), immediately after completion of the nutrition education program, and three months after the intervention to assess the sustainability of potential changes. Data collection tools include questionnaires assessing sociodemographic characteristics, nutrition knowledge, dietary behaviors, food consumption frequency, physical activity level, and sleep quality. Physical activity will be evaluated using a standardized physical activity questionnaire, and sleep quality will be assessed using a validated sleep quality index.
The primary objective of the study is to assess changes in nutrition knowledge following the education program. Secondary objectives include evaluating changes in dietary behaviors, physical activity level, and sleep quality over time. Statistical analyses will be conducted to compare outcomes across the three measurement points.
This study involves minimal risk to participants. The intervention is educational in nature and does not include invasive procedures, medications, or medical devices. Ethical approval has been obtained from the institutional ethics committee, and informed consent will be obtained from all participants prior to data collection. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence supporting the integration of structured nutrition education into nursing curricula to promote healthy lifestyle behaviors among students.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
- Model description
- All participants receive the same nutrition education intervention and are evaluated before the intervention, immediately after completion, and three months after the intervention.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Education Intervention | Experimental | Behavioral: Nutrition Education ProgramParticipants in this single-arm study received a structured nutrition education program designed to improve nutrition knowledge, dietary behaviors, physical activity awareness, and sleep-related lifestyle habits. The education program was delivered over multiple sessions and covered basic nutrition principles, food groups, balanced diet concepts, healthy food choices, and the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, and sleep. All participants received the same intervention. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Undergraduate nursing students enrolled at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
- Aged between 18 and 30 years.
- Have not previously received formal nutrition education.
- Able to read and understand the study questionnaires.
- Willing to participate and provide informed consent.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Having previously received structured or formal nutrition education.
- Presence of a medical condition that affects dietary intake or sleep patterns.
- Use of medications that significantly influence appetite, metabolism, or sleep.
- Unwillingness or inability to complete the study questionnaires.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition Education ProgramA structured nutrition education program delivered through multiple educational sessions. The intervention focuses on improving nutrition knowledge, healthy food choices, balanced diet principles, and awareness of the relationship between nutrition, physical activity, and sleep. The program is educational in nature and does not involve medications, medical devices, or invasive procedures. | Behavioural | Nutrition Education Intervention |
Primary outcome
Change in Nutrition Knowledge Score
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after completion of the nutrition education program, and 3 months after the intervention
Nutrition knowledge is measured using a structured Nutrition Knowledge Questionnaire developed for nursing students. The questionnaire produces a total score ranging from 0 to 100 points, with higher scores indicating higher nutrition knowledge. Changes in total nutrition knowledge scores across the three time points are analyzed.
3 secondary outcomes
Change in Dietary Behavior Scores
Time frame: Baseline; immediately after completion of the nutrition education program; 3 months after the intervention
Change in Physical Activity Level
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after completion of the nutrition education program, and 3 months after the intervention
Change in Sleep Quality Score
Time frame: Baseline, immediately after completion of the nutrition education program, and 3 months after the intervention
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 3 Feb 2026.
- Background: PubMed 30720795Hamulka J, Wadolowska L, Hoffmann M, Kowalkowska J, Gutkowska K. Effect of an Education Program on Nutrition Knowledge, Attitudes toward Nutrition, Diet Quality, Lifestyle, and Body Composition in Polish Teenagers. The ABC of Healthy Eating Project: Design, Protocol, and Methodology. Nutrients. 2018 Oct 5;10(10):1439. doi: 10.3390/nu10101439.
- Background: PubMed 39683501Mangwane QEM, Egal A, Oosthuizen D. Impact of a Nutrition Knowledge Intervention on Knowledge and Food Behaviour of Women Within a Rural Community. Nutrients. 2024 Nov 28;16(23):4107. doi: 10.3390/nu16234107.
- Background: PubMed 40868607Bajamal E, Alotaibi J, Balamash D, Alsaeedi E, Ali H, Alzahrani J, Swat L, Alamri A, Jundi R, Alzahrani R, Alharbi S. The Association Between Physical Activity and Quality of Sleep Among Nursing Students in Saudi Arabia. Healthcare (Basel). 2025 Aug 14;13(16):1991. doi: 10.3390/healthcare13161991.
- Background: PubMed 37976204Zaghamir DEF, Ibrahim AM. Efficiency of an intervention study on nursing students' knowledge and practices regarding nutrition and dietary habits. Libyan J Med. 2023 Dec;18(1):2281121. doi: 10.1080/19932820.2023.2281121. Epub 2023 Nov 17.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. Individual participant data will not be shared because the study involves a small sample of nursing students and includes potentially identifiable educational and lifestyle information. Data were collected solely for the purposes of this study, and participant confidentiality and privacy cannot be fully ensured with data sharing. Aggregate data only will be reported in publications.
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.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Nutrition Education Program in people with Health-related Behaviors in Nursing Students and Nutrition and Sleep Behaviors, run by Agri Ibrahim Cecen 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 5 inclusion and 4 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 3 Feb 2026. 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?
Change in Nutrition Knowledge Score (time frame: Baseline, immediately after completion of the nutrition education program, and 3 months after the intervention). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07382102, which also lists 4 linked publications.
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 3 Feb 2026.