Nutrition and Physical Activity Education in Children With Celiac Disease

The registry criteria, word for word

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• Are you between 8 and 12 years old?YesNo

What the trial wants to find out

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.

The 3 groups in the trial

• Nutrition Education + Physical Activity EducationTreatment being tested

  Participants assigned to this group will receive a structured nutrition education session and a physical activity education program. Nutrition education will focus on healthy gluten-free dietary practices, reducing the consumption of packaged and ultra-processed gluten-free foods, preventing cross-contamination, and promoting balanced nutrition. Physical activity education will include supervised instruction on strengthening, aerobic, flexibility, balance, and coordination exercises. Participants will be followed for 6 weeks with weekly online support sessions.

  Treatment: Nutrition Education and Physical Activity Education

• Physical Activity EducationTreatment being tested

  A structured physical activity education program including supervised instruction on strengthening, aerobic, balance, flexibility, and coordination exercises. Participants will receive educational materials and weekly online follow-up to encourage adherence throughout the 6-week intervention period.

• ControlNo study treatment, for comparison

  Participants assigned to the control group will not receive nutrition or physical activity education during the 6-week intervention period. They will complete the same baseline and post-intervention assessments as the intervention groups. After completion of the study, participants who wish to receive the educational program will be offered the intervention.