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Effects of a Smartphone Application on Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Among Saudi Adolescents

NCT05692765 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 104

Last updated 2023-01-20

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Summary

Background: Dietary patterns and nutritional status during adolescence have a direct effect on future health outcomes.

Objective: This study aimed to promote fruit and vegetable intake among adolescents using a smartphone application called "MyPlate." Methods: This randomized intervention study was conducted in an urban area of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The sample included 104 adolescents aged 13-18 years, who were randomized into intervention (n=55) or control (n=49) arms. The effects of a smartphone application ("My Plate") on fruit and vegetable intake was examined over 6 weeks in the intervention group. Pre- and postintervention questionnaires were used in the intervention and control groups.

Conditions

  • Fruit and Vegetable Intake

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

smartphone application to enhance fruit and vegetables intake among adolescents

This randomized intervention study was conducted in an urban area of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. We included 104 adolescents aged 13-18 years, who were randomized into intervention (n=55) or control (n=49) arms. We examined the effects of a smartphone application ("My Plate") on fruit and vegetable intake over 6 weeks in the intervention group. Pre- and postintervention questionnaires were used in the intervention and control groups.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • King Abdulaziz University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
13 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2021-02-01
Primary Completion
2021-03-31
Completion
2021-03-31

Countries

  • Saudi Arabia

Study Locations

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