Online ACT-Based Physical Literacy Program for Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Women Living With Overweight
Official title: Effects of a Brief Online Acceptance and Commitment Therapy-Based Physical Literacy Program in Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Women Living With Overweight: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Run by Istanbul Aydın University · NCT07817849 · Data updated 2026-11-12
We’re testing a brief, online ACT-based program to help socioeconomically disadvantaged women with overweight improve physical literacy and well-being, compared with a waitlist group.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 64 Years |
| Sex | Women only |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Aydın University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Avcilar) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 10, 2026 |
| Main results expected | December 10, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 10, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 14, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07817849 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are women aged 18–64 living in Gümüşpala, Avcılar, Istanbul, with BMI 25–29.9, low income, limited education, smartphone access, and ability to read Turkish.
✕Probably not a fit
Women not meeting the BMI or income criteria or unable to participate online may not benefit from this program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This randomized trial tests a six-week online program that combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy with physical literacy education, guided movement, and short home exercises. Seventy-minute sessions are delivered weekly, followed by an independent-practice week and a booster session, with assessments at baseline, after core sessions, and after booster. Participants are adult women 18–64 living in a specific district of Istanbul with BMI 25–29.9 and income below a set threshold. Outcomes focus on physical activity, well-being, and literacy related to physical health, comparing the intervention to a waitlist control.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience improved physical activity, literacy about physical health, and overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies using ACT-based approaches for health behaviors have shown promise, but this specific online physical-literacy program in this population is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Eligibility required: (a) age 18 to 64 years old; (b) residence in Gümüşpala, Avcılar, Istanbul; (c) BMI of 25.0-29.9 kg/m²; (d) annual equivalized net disposable household income below TRY 144,690, the 60%-of-median threshold in the 2025 Turkish Statistical Institute poverty statistics, based on the 2024 income reference period (Turkish Statistical Institute, 2025); (e) no completion of high school (ISCED Levels 0-2; UNESCO Institute for Statistics, 2012); (f) ability to read and understand Turkish; (g) access to a smartphone, WhatsApp, and the internet; (h) willingness to complete all assessments; and (i) written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * pregnancy or childbirth within the previous six months; a medical or musculoskeletal condition, or professional advice, precluding or substantially restricting physical activity; concurrent participation in another structured weight-management, physical-activity, or psychological intervention; a cognitive or psychiatric condition substantially limiting comprehension or informed consent; or inability to complete study assessments.
Where it's running
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Online
Istanbul, Avcilar, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ayla Rezvan Reha, PhD
- Email: aylarezvanreha@aydin.edu.tr
- Phone: +905340571233
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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.