Effect of Nutrition Education on the Quality of Life, Chronic Disease Adaptation in Patients With Thyroid Dysfunction

NCT07027579 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: COMU-SBF-NA-03
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This thesis study is designed to examine the effects of nutrition education provided to individuals with thyroid dysfunction on their quality of life and adaptation to the disease. The data will be collected using the Descriptive Characteristics Form, the Nutrition Attitude Scale, the Quality of Life Scale for Thyroid Patients (ThyPRO), and the Chronic Illness Adherence Scale. The Body Mass Index (BMI) of participating patients will be calculated by the researcher based on measured height and weight. Laboratory values including TSH, free T4, and free T3 will be obtained from the patients' medical records on the day of assessment. Data collection will be conducted in two phases. The study population will consist of all patients diagnosed with thyroid dysfunction who present to Dr. Burhan Nalbantoğlu Hospital. Using the G\*Power 3.1.9.2 software, the required sample size was calculated prior to data collection with a 95% confidence level. For correlation analysis, an alpha value of 0.05, an effect size of 0.455, and a statistical power of 95% were assumed, resulting in a minimum sample size of 56 participants (30 per group). Accounting for potential data loss, a total of 60 patients (30 per group) are planned to be included in the sample.

Conditions

Thyroid Disease

Keywords

Thyroid Dysfunction; Quality of Life; Chronic Disease Adaptation; Nutrition Education Program

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Quality of Life Scale for Thyroid Patients (ThyPRO)

  The "Thyroid-Related Quality of Life Questionnaire - ThyPRO" consists of 12 items. The 12th question stands alone and is analyzed separately. The scale does not yield a total score; instead, each subscale is scored individually on a scale ranging from 0 to 100. Higher scores indicate lower quality of life.

  Baseline and after 6 months

• Nutrition Attitude Scale

  The Nutrition Attitude Scale (NAS) is a five-point Likert-type scale rated from "Strongly agree" (5) to "Strongly disagree" (1). The scale consists of 21 items in total-20 positive and 1 negative. The lowest 21 points and the highest 105 points can be obtained from the nutrition attitude scale. Higher scores from the scale; It will reveal that the individuals who filled the scale have a high attitude towards nutrition and those who have low scores have a low attitude towards nutrition. It can be asserted that individuals' high attitude scores towards nutrition are sensitive to weight control and health.

  Baseline and after 6 months

• Chronic Illness Adaptation Scale (CIAS)

  The scale consists of 25 items across three sub-dimensions: physical adaptation, social adaptation, and psychological adaptation.The total possible score on the scale is 125. Higher scores on the sub-dimensions and/or the total scale indicate a greater level of adaptation to the disease.

  Baseline and after 6 months

Study Arms (2)

Intervetion group

EXPERIMENTAL

The intervention group will consist of 30 people. Participants in the experimental group selected by appointment will receive a one-on-one face-to-face outpatient clinic training room with a power point presentation prepared by the researcher on "Nutrition for Thyroid Patients" and a computer. At the end of the training, a "Nutrition for Thyroid Patients" training booklet will also be given.The education will be delivered as a single session, with an expected duration of approximately 30-35 minutes. Following the training, the Nutrition Attitude Scale, Chronic Illness Adherence Scale (CIAS) and Quality of Life Scale for Thyroid Patients (ThyPRO) will be re-administered to reassess participants' knowledge levels.

Other: Nutrineal

Control group

NO INTERVENTION

The control group will consist of 30 people. All patients will be asked to complete the Nutrition Attitude Scale, Quality of Life Scale for Thyroid Patients (ThyPRO) and Chronic Illness Adherence Scale (CIAS). Patients in the control group will not receive any training. The same forms will be filled out for the final test 3 months later. Patients who wish to will be given the training provided in the experimental group.

Interventions

Nutrineal OTHER

The "Education for Thyroid Patients' Nutrition" power point presentation prepared by the researcher will also be done using a computer.

Also known as: Nutrition Education

Intervetion group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years+
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Not having any physical or mental disabilities
• Not having received such training before
• Volunteering to participate in the study
• Be 18 years of age or older.

You may not qualify if:

• Being under 18 years of age.
• Having cognitive dysfunction.
• Not volunteering to participate in the study.

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Health Sciences

Çanakkale, 17100, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Thyroid Diseases

Interventions

Nutrineal; Nutrition Assessment

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Endocrine System Diseases

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Data Collection; Epidemiologic Methods; Investigative Techniques; Health Care Evaluation Mechanisms; Quality of Health Care; Health Care Quality, Access, and Evaluation; Epidemiologic Measurements; Public Health; Environment and Public Health

Study Officials

• NAİLE ALANKAYA, Assoc. Prof

  Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University, Faculty of Health Sciences

  STUDY DIRECTOR

Central Study Contacts

Naile Alankaya, Assoc.Prof

CONTACT

+905334256510; nailealankaya@comu.edu.tr

Emin Saltanat

CONTACT

+905338704174; emin_huso@hotmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: PREVENTION
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assoc. Prof

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: June 11, 2025
• First Posted: June 18, 2025
• Study Start: July 20, 2025
• Primary Completion: September 15, 2025
• Study Completion: December 30, 2025
• Last Updated: June 18, 2025

Record last verified: 2025-06

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)