Healthy Adult ParticipantsNOURISHNCT07859644
Nutrition Outcomes Using a Randomized Intervention Via Smartphone on Dietary Habits
A study testing Nutritional mobile phone application in people with Healthy Adult Participants and Mindful Eating Intervention, run by Aga Khan University at 1 site in Pakistan.
Trial summary
The goal of this study is to learn if a nutritional smartphone application can improve the dietary habits in adults. The main objectives are: To explore if the use of a nutritional mobile application can improve a) mindful eating b) dietary diversity c) self-regulation of eating behavior d) calories consumed from… Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Healthy Adult Participants, Mindful Eating Intervention, Calorie Consumption
- What is being tested?
- Nutritional mobile phone application
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 60 participants
- Where
- 1 sitePakistan
- Study dates
- 20 Oct 2026to 20 Mar 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
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 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Adults (>18 years old).
- Owns a smartphone with internet access.
- Can navigate the application in English.
- Is willing to improve dietary habits.
Who cannot join
- Pregnant women.
- Dietitians or nutrition professionals.
- Current use of the same or a similar calorie/diet-tracking application.
- Previous use of the same or a similar calorie/diet-tracking application.
- Current participation in a structured weight-loss or dietary program.
- Major medical conditions requiring a therapeutic diet.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Pakistan1 site
The Aga Khan University
Karachi, Sindh, 75300
Javeria Mansoor, 03232099788, javeriaresearcher@gmail.com
Asad Ali
About this study
Official title: Effect of a Mobile Nutrition Application on Dietary Behaviour Among Adults in a Low- and Middle-Income Country: A Randomized Controlled Trial
The goal of this study is to learn if a nutritional smartphone application can improve the dietary habits in adults.
The main objectives are: To explore if the use of a nutritional mobile application can improve a) mindful eating b) dietary diversity c) self-regulation of eating behavior d) calories consumed from healthy food groups vs unhealthy food groups among adults living in a low and middle income country.
Read the detailed description
Participants will be assessed for eligibility. Those who are eligible will be randomly assigned to either intervention or control arm. The intervention group will be required to download the "Kalorist" application into their smartphones and will be guided about the activation of the application. The control group will only be observed. Both group will be requested to complete a baseline information survey form about their weight, waist circumference, eating habits (including mindful eating, self-regulation and food frequency questionnaire to measure dietary diversity and calorie intake) and nutrition related goals. After a period of 4 weeks both the groups will be re-assessed using the same survey instrument used previously, for endline information. Results will be compared both pre and post within the same group and intervention vs control group. The intervention group will additionally be requested to provide a user experience information for strength, weakness, opportunities and threat (SWOT) analysis for the application.
- Conditions
- Healthy Adult Participants, Mindful Eating Intervention, Calorie Consumption, Dietary Assessment, Dietary Behaviour, Self Regulation
- Being tested
- Nutritional mobile phone application
- Keywords
- nutrition application, food group diversity, mindful eating, low and middle income country, dietary diversity, Self regulation, dietary behavior change
- Medical subject headings
- Self-Control
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Nutritional mobile phone applicationBehavioural
Also called mhealth intervention, smartphone application
Kalorist is a nutrition-coaching platform built for South Asian population (desis) all over the world, delivering the kind of personalized, evidence-based support a client gets working one-on-one with a nutritionist, via a mobile app. It follows an assess-guide-monitor-adjust cycle: participant profile data (age, height, weight, gender) and goals set individualized calorie and macronutrient (carbohydrate, protein, fat) targets; participants log food by description, photo, or search, including local dishes and restaurants. Kal, an AI coach built inside, answers users' questions about their own patterns - why weight has plateaued or spiked, why cravings appear after skipping meals - using research-backed explanations rather than opinions, gives behavior- and habit-based guidance, and offers motivational support on request. Meal plans adapt to actual eating. KalLive gives an instant photo-based calorie/macro breakdown to save or share.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Arm | Experimental | This arm will be provided a nutritional mobile application. Receives: Behavioral: Nutritional mobile phone application |
| Control | No intervention | This arm will be observed only |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Mindful Eating Score
A validated tool named "Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ)" will be used to obtain the mindful eating scores. 28-item questionnaire with subscales which includes Disinhibition, Awareness, External Cues, Emotional Response, Distraction. The minimum possible score is 1 while maximum score is 4. The higher score means more mindful eating.
Measured: 4 weeks
Secondary outcomes (3)
Self-regulation for eating habits
A validated tool "Self-regulation of Eating Behaviour Questionnaire (SREBQ)" for adults will be used to measure self-regulation scores. This is a 5 item and 5 point likert scale based questionnaire and the score ranges lies between 5 to 25 (min to max). Higher score signify better self regulation.
Measured: 4 weeks
Dietary diversity scores
The dietary diversity scores (DDS) will be calculated from the food frequency questionnaire based on 24 food groups pre-defined by the Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nations. Among these the food groups classified as healthy are 10 in total therefore the score range lies between 0 to 10 with higher score meaning better dietary diversity.
Measured: 4 weeks
Calorie intake from the healthy vs unhealthy food groups.
The calorie intake will be calculated from the food frequency questionnaire based on 24 food groups categorized as healthy, unhealthy or optional by the Food and Agriculture organization of the United Nations. Higher value = better (greater caloric contribution from healthy food groups). There is no fixed minimum or maximum cut off assigned as this is a continuous measure of dietary adequacy and varies from individual to individual.
Measured: 4 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted6 Oct 2026
- Study start20 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion20 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion20 Mar 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (2)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Healthy Adult ParticipantsStudies 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
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Model description
- Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio.
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Aga Khan University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Dr Syed Asad Ali, Aga Khan University
- Investigators
- Sanam I Soomro, PhD, Study director, Aga Khan UniversitySyed Asad Ali, MBBS, MPH, DABP, DABPID, Principal investigator, Aga Khan UniversityMashaal Shakil, Study chair, Aga Khan University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07859644
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- 2026-13571-4353
- Acronym
- NOURISH
- Status last verified
- Aug 2026
- First submitted
- 1 Oct 2026
- Last updated
- 8 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- Yes
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No: As the clinicaltrails.gov does not require sharing IPD, we will not share IPD. If the journals require, we will provide anonymized data only for transparency and replication.
Publications
Kliemann N, Beeken RJ, Wardle J, Johnson F. Development and validation of the Self-Regulation of Eating Behaviour Questionnaire for adults. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2016 Aug 2;13:87. doi: 10.1186/s12966-016-0414-6.
PubMed 27484457Framson C, Kristal AR, Schenk JM, Littman AJ, Zeliadt S, Benitez D. Development and validation of the mindful eating questionnaire. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009 Aug;109(8):1439-44. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2009.05.006.
PubMed 19631053
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 8 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Effect of a Mobile Nutrition Application on Dietary Behaviour Among Adults in a Low- and Middle-Income Country: A Randomized Controlled Trial
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07859644
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- NOURISH / 2026-13571-4353
- Conditions
- Healthy Adult Participants, Mindful Eating Intervention, Calorie Consumption, Dietary Assessment, Dietary Behaviour, Self Regulation
- Keywords
- nutrition application, food group diversity, mindful eating, low and middle income country, dietary diversity, Self regulation, dietary behavior change
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 60 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Aga Khan UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Oct 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 20 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 20 Mar 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 6 Oct 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.
The goal of this study is to learn if a nutritional smartphone application can improve the dietary habits in adults.
The main objectives are: To explore if the use of a nutritional mobile application can improve a) mindful eating b) dietary diversity c) self-regulation of eating behavior d) calories consumed from healthy food groups vs unhealthy food groups among adults living in a low and middle income country.
Detailed description
Participants will be assessed for eligibility. Those who are eligible will be randomly assigned to either intervention or control arm. The intervention group will be required to download the "Kalorist" application into their smartphones and will be guided about the activation of the application. The control group will only be observed. Both group will be requested to complete a baseline information survey form about their weight, waist circumference, eating habits (including mindful eating, self-regulation and food frequency questionnaire to measure dietary diversity and calorie intake) and nutrition related goals. After a period of 4 weeks both the groups will be re-assessed using the same survey instrument used previously, for endline information. Results will be compared both pre and post within the same group and intervention vs control group. The intervention group will additionally be requested to provide a user experience information for strength, weakness, opportunities and threat (SWOT) analysis for the application.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
- Model description
- Participants will be randomized in a 1:1 ratio.
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Arm | Experimental | Behavioral: Nutritional mobile phone applicationThis arm will be provided a nutritional mobile application. |
| Control | No intervention | –This arm will be observed only |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Adults (>18 years old).
- Owns a smartphone with internet access.
- Can navigate the application in English.
- Is willing to improve dietary habits.
Key exclusion criteria (6 listed)
- Pregnant women.
- Dietitians or nutrition professionals.
- Current use of the same or a similar calorie/diet-tracking application.
- Previous use of the same or a similar calorie/diet-tracking application.
- Current participation in a structured weight-loss or dietary program.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nutritional mobile phone applicationAlso: mhealth intervention, smartphone applicationKalorist is a nutrition-coaching platform built for South Asian population (desis) all over the world, delivering the kind of personalized, evidence-based support a client gets working one-on-one with a nutritionist, via a mobile app. It follows an assess-guide-monitor-adjust cycle: participant profile data (age, height, weight, gender) and goals set individualized calorie and macronutrient (carbohydrate, protein, fat) targets; participants log food by description, photo, or search, including local dishes and restaurants. Kal, an AI coach built inside, answers users' questions about their own patterns - why weight has plateaued or spiked, why cravings appear after skipping meals - using research-backed explanations rather than opinions, gives behavior- and habit-based guidance, and offers motivational support on request. Meal plans adapt to actual eating. KalLive gives an instant photo-based calorie/macro breakdown to save or share. | Behavioural | Intervention Arm |
Primary outcome
Mindful Eating Score
Time frame: 4 weeks
A validated tool named "Mindful Eating Questionnaire (MEQ)" will be used to obtain the mindful eating scores. 28-item questionnaire with subscales which includes Disinhibition, Awareness, External Cues, Emotional Response, Distraction. The minimum possible score is 1 while maximum score is 4. The higher score means more mindful eating.
3 secondary outcomes
Self-regulation for eating habits
Time frame: 4 weeks
Dietary diversity scores
Time frame: 4 weeks
Calorie intake from the healthy vs unhealthy food groups.
Time frame: 4 weeks
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 8 Oct 2026.
- Background: PubMed 27484457Kliemann N, Beeken RJ, Wardle J, Johnson F. Development and validation of the Self-Regulation of Eating Behaviour Questionnaire for adults. Int J Behav Nutr Phys Act. 2016 Aug 2;13:87. doi: 10.1186/s12966-016-0414-6.
- Background: PubMed 19631053Framson C, Kristal AR, Schenk JM, Littman AJ, Zeliadt S, Benitez D. Development and validation of the mindful eating questionnaire. J Am Diet Assoc. 2009 Aug;109(8):1439-44. doi: 10.1016/j.jada.2009.05.006.
- Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO). Dietary diversity \[Internet\]. FAO/WHO GIFT: Global Individual Food Consumption Data Tool; 2026 \[cited 2026 Sep 4\]Link provided by the sponsor.
- Kalorist Global Inc. Kalorist - \[Internet\]. 2026 Aug 31 \[cited 2026 Sep 4\].Link provided by the sponsor.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No. As the clinicaltrails.gov does not require sharing IPD, we will not share IPD. If the journals require, we will provide anonymized data only for transparency and replication.
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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.
Sanam I Soomro, PhD study director
Aga Khan University
Syed Asad Ali, MBBS, MPH, DABP, DABPID principal investigator
Aga Khan University
Mashaal Shakil study chair
Aga Khan University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Nutritional mobile phone application in people with Healthy Adult Participants and Mindful Eating Intervention, run by Aga Khan University at 1 site in Pakistan.
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 4 inclusion and 6 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: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 8 Oct 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 Pakistan. 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?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Javeria Mansoor, MBBS (+922134864857 ext. +922134864857, javeriaresearcher@gmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Mindful Eating Score (time frame: 4 weeks). 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 NCT07859644, which also lists 2 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 8 Oct 2026.