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Can games teach kids to eat better? school play program puts it to the test

NCT ID NCT07817485

Prevention Sponsor: Gazi University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 14, 2026 · Last updated Sep 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers at Gazi University are testing whether a three-week therapeutic play program can help primary school children eat healthier and manage emotional eating. The program uses true-false nutrition cards, food-matching puzzles, and storytelling about emotions and eating. About 116 third and fourth graders in Turkey take part, with half in the play program and half in a control group. The study measures changes in children's food choices and emotional eating behaviors.

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Active substance
a three-week therapeutic play program using games, cards, puzzles, and storytelling
What this could lead to
If it works, schools could use play-based lessons to help children build healthier eating habits and handle emotional eating.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short study in two school years. Any changes in eating behavior may fade, and the results may not apply to other ages or settings.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

116 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2026

Finished

Jun 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

9 to 11 years

Sex

Anyone

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Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Able to read and write in Turkish * Pupils in Years 3 and 4 of primary school * Children and their families who agree to take part in the study, * Those who do not see a dietitian Exclusion Criteria: * Having a diagnosed psychological condition Withdrawal Criteria * Those unable to participate fully in the programme * Those who do not complete the questionnaires

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Conditions

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Emotional Eating Feeding Behavior

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Child nutrition Emotional eating Feeding behavior

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Sincan Alparslan Primary School

    Ankara, 06930, Turkey (Türkiye)

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