Nutrition app test to improve mindful eating and dietary variety in adults

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

Participants are adults with smartphones who will be randomly assigned to use the Kalorist app or be observed without the app for four weeks. Baseline and endline surveys will measure mindful eating, dietary diversity, self-regulation of eating, body appreciation, and related goals. The study compares changes within each group and between intervention and control groups, with a SWOT analysis collected from app users in the intervention arm. It is conducted at Aga Khan University in Karachi, with eligibility criteria focused on English-language app use and willingness to change dietary habits.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Adults (\>18 years old).
* Owns a smartphone with internet access.
* Can navigate the application in English.
* Is willing to improve dietary habits.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant women.
* Dietitians or nutrition professionals.
* Current use of the same calorie/diet-tracking application.
* Previous use of the same calorie/diet-tracking application.
* Current participation in a structured weight-loss or dietary program.
* Major medical conditions requiring a therapeutic diet.

Where it's running

• The Aga Khan University
  Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Syed Asad Ali, MBBS, MPH, DABP, DABPID — Aga Khan University
• Study coordinator: Javeria Mansoor, MBBS
• Email: javeriaresearcher@gmail.com
• Phone: +922134864857

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.