Creative drama and gamification program to boost nature connection and recycling in children
Official title: Creative Drama and Gamification-Based Educational Experience: Its Effect on Children's Nature Connectedness and Recycling Behaviors
Run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · NCT07039851 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This program will test whether creative drama combined with gamification can help 10–12-year-old students feel more connected to nature and recycle more.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 10 Years to 12 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | October 1, 2025 |
| Main results expected | October 1, 2026 |
| Study ends | October 1, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | June 26, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT07039851 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal participants are male or female students aged 10–12 enrolled in 5th or 6th grade at schools under the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education who have parental consent and can attend all sessions.
✕Probably not a fit
Children outside the 10–12 age range, those not enrolled in the participating schools, those unable to attend sessions, or children who already have very high nature connectedness may be less likely to benefit.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized controlled experiment uses a pre-test/post-test design with 5th and 6th graders from schools affiliated with the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education. The experimental group will receive an educational program themed around nature and recycling that integrates creative drama activities and gamified learning, while the control group receives no intervention during the study period. Outcomes include changes in nature connectedness and observed or self-reported recycling behaviors measured before and after the program. Data will be compared between groups to determine whether the intervention produces measurable behavioral or attitudinal change.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could strengthen children's emotional bond with nature and increase recycling behaviors, supporting longer-term pro-environment habits.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work using drama or gamification separately has shown promise for improving environmental attitudes and engagement in young people, but combining both methods is less commonly tested.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Male and female students aged 10 to 12 years. Enrolled in 5th or 6th grade at middle schools affiliated with the Istanbul Provincial Directorate of National Education. Voluntary participation with parental consent. Able to attend all sessions and actively participate in the educational activities. Exclusion Criteria: \-
Where it's running
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University of Health Sciences
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Merve KOLCU, PhD — merve.kolcu@sbu.edu.tr
- Study coordinator: Nur Bahar KURU AKTURK, Msc
- Email: nurbaharkuru@gmail.com
- Phone: 05343266934
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.