Teaching teens to spot health info and stay safe online

NCT ID NCT07765641

Completed Prevention Sponsor: Zeynep Yaztürk Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a three-week interactive cyber health education program can improve high school students' ability to find, understand, and use health information online, as well as their awareness of information security. About 113 students from two public high schools will be randomly assigned to either receive the program or continue with their usual schooling. The program includes presentations, demonstrations, and group activities. Researchers will measure changes in digital health literacy and information security awareness right after the program and again four weeks later.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Interactive demonstration-based cyber health education program
What this could lead to: If effective, this program could become a standard part of school curricula to help teens navigate digital health information safely and securely.
What could go wrong: The trial is small and short-term, so benefits may not last or apply broadly. It relies on self-reported scales, which may not reflect real-world behavior.

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DIGITAL HEALTH LITERACY INFORMATION SECURITY AWARENESS

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Locations

Çankaya Anadolu Lisesi

Ankara, Çankaya, 06670, Turkey (Türkiye)

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