School-based eHealth program for preventing noncommunicable diseases in adolescents
School-based e-Health Non-Communicable Disease (NCD) Prevention Program to Improve Awareness in Adolescents From Urban Pakistan
This study is testing a school program using online tools to see if it can help students in Karachi learn more about preventing diseases that aren't contagious.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 272 (estimated) |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Aga Khan University Academic / other |
| Locations | 7 sites (Karachi, Sindh and 6 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06674798 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates a school-based eHealth intervention aimed at improving knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) among secondary and higher secondary school students in Karachi, Pakistan. It employs a sequential mixed methods design, starting with qualitative exploration to identify barriers and facilitators, followed by quantitative validation of the program's effectiveness. The study involves students, teachers, and parents to gather comprehensive insights and ensure the program's relevance and acceptance. Data collection will occur on school premises using structured interviews and questionnaires.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include secondary and higher secondary school students in grades 9 to 12 currently enrolled in schools in Karachi.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in secondary or higher secondary schools in Karachi or those outside the specified age range may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance adolescents' understanding and management of noncommunicable disease risk factors, leading to healthier lifestyle choices.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with school-based health interventions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in similar approaches.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Phase 1 (FGDs and Interviews) * Students currently enrolled in secondary and higher secondary schools in Karachi and are in grades 9 to 12. * Teachers who have been employed in secondary and higher secondary schools in Karachi for a minimum duration of 6 months. * Parents or legal guardians of students who are currently enrolled in secondary and higher secondary schools in Karachi. * Principals and vice principals of secondary and higher secondary schools in Karachi, District Education Officers, and decision-makers at Provincial Department of Education. Phase 2 (Intervention) \- Both study and control group would be selected from secondary schools (students in grades 9-10) and Higher Secondary Schools (students in grades 11-12) located in Karachi, Pakistan Phase 3 (FGDs) - Participants from grades 9 to 12 of the secondary and higher secondary schools who actively participated in the intervention and attended all the health-promoting sessions (equal representation of male and female) Exclusion Criteria: \- Schools outside Karachi
Where this trial is running
Karachi, Sindh and 6 other locations
- Allama Iqbal G.B.H.S.S FB Area — Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (Recruiting)
- APWA G.G.H.S Liaquatabad — Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (Recruiting)
- EAB G.G.S.S Block 6 — Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (Recruiting)
- G.B.H.S.S Farabi Muslimabad — Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (Recruiting)
- G.G.H.S.S Gulshan e Iqbal Block 6 — Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (Recruiting)
- Junior Model School — Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (Recruiting)
- Major Ziauddin School — Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dr. Tazeen Saeed Ali, Ph.D — Aga Khan University
- Study coordinator: Muhammad Shahid Khan, Ph.D
- Email: shahid.khurshid@aku.edu
- Phone: +923000980102
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.