| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2026/01/100351 [Registered on: 05/01/2026] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
04/01/2026 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Interventional |
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Type of Study
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Behavioral |
| Study Design |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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Effect of Nutritional Education on Eating Habits among School Students in Etawah District |
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Scientific Title of Study
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Effect of Behavioural Nutritional Intervention on Dietary Practices among School going Adolescents of District Etawah A Quasi Experimental Study |
| Trial Acronym |
NiL |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Dr Neetu |
| Designation |
PG JR |
| Affiliation |
Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciencesnces |
| Address |
Department of Community Medicine Uttar Pradesh University Of Medical Sciences Saifai
Department of Community Medicine Uttar Pradesh University Of Medical Sciences Saifai
Etawah
UTTAR PRADESH
206130
India |
| Phone |
7302654113 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
neetu0107199@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Rashmi Bhujade |
| Designation |
Associate Professor |
| Affiliation |
Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciencesnces |
| Address |
Department of Community Medicine Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences Saifai
Department of Community Medicine Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences Saifai
Etawah
UTTAR PRADESH
206130
India |
| Phone |
9630759636 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
drbhujaderashmi@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Neetu |
| Designation |
PG JR |
| Affiliation |
Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciencesnces |
| Address |
Department of Community Medicine Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences Saifai
Department of Community Medicine Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences Saifai
Etawah
UTTAR PRADESH
206130
India |
| Phone |
7302654113 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
neetu0107199@gmail.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Dr Neetu |
| Address |
Department of Community Medicine Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences Saifai |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [self (Postgraduate Student)] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr Neetu |
Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences |
Department of Community Medicine,
Uttar Pradesh University Of Medical Sciences, Saifai,Etawah,Uttar Pradesh 206130,India
Etawah
UTTAR PRADESH |
07302654113
neetu0107199@gmail.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Institutional Ethics Committee Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences Saifai Etawah |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
other |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Behavioural Nutritional Intervention (12 weeks) |
A structured behavioural nutritional intervention consisting of weekly nutrition education sessions focusing on healthy dietary practices, balanced diet, adequate intake of fruits and vegetables, reduction of junk food consumption. The intervention also includes interactive group discussions, demonstrations, posters, and educational handouts. The intervention is delivered over a period of 12 weeks to school-going adolescents. |
| Comparator Agent |
Pre-intervention Baseline (Same Participants) |
There is no separate control group. The study uses a pre–post design in which participants serve as their own controls. Outcomes after the behavioural nutritional intervention will be compared with baseline (pre-intervention) measurements of the same participants. |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
10.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
19.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Adolescent students of schools.
Regular students of school
Students whose parents/guardians provide written informed consent and assent from the student. |
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Students with known chronic illnesses like diabetes,asthma.
Students who are chronic absentees. |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Change in dietary knowledge and dietary practices among school going adolescents following behavioural nutritional intervention |
Baseline and 12 weeks post intervention |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Factors influencing dietary practices among school going adolescents |
Post intervention at 12 weeks |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="408"
Sample Size from India="408"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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15/01/2026 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="1"
Months="10"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Yet Recruiting |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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Adolescence is a critical period for the development of lifelong dietary behaviours. Unhealthy eating practices such as skipping meals frequent consumption of junk food and low intake of fruits and vegetables are increasingly observed among school-going adolescents in India contributing to malnutrition and risk of non-communicable diseases. This quasi-experimental study aims to evaluate the effect of a behavioural nutritional intervention on dietary knowledge and practices among school going adolescents of District Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. A total of 408 adolescents aged 10–19 years will be selected using multistage sampling from government and private schools in urban and rural areas. Baseline assessment of dietary knowledge and practices will be conducted using a structured questionnaire followed by a 12-week behavioural nutritional intervention comprising weekly interactive sessions supported by educational materials. Post-intervention assessment will be carried out using the same tool. The study will assess changes in dietary knowledge and practices and identify factors influencing eating behaviour. Findings are expected to provide evidence for the effectiveness of school-based behavioural nutritional interventions in improving adolescent dietary practices. |