NCT07177287

The Effect of a Navigator Nurse- Supported Mobile Application Developed Based on the IMB Model on the Quality of Life of Patients With Celiac Disease

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 60 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Ankara Yildirim Beyazıt University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of a navigator nurse-supported mobile application, developed based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills (IMB) model, on the quality of life of adult patients newly diagnosed with celiac disease. Participants will be randomized into intervention and control groups. The intervention group will use the mobile application with navigator nurse support for six months, while the control group will receive routine clinical education. Outcomes will be assessed through validated questionnaires and clinical data.

Detailed description

Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder characterized by gluten intolerance, leading to intestinal mucosal damage and a variety of physical and psychological symptoms. Strict adherence to a gluten-free diet remains the only effective treatment but is challenging due to hidden gluten sources and limited knowledge. The IMB model provides a theoretical framework suggesting that health-related behaviors are influenced by information, motivation, and behavioral skills. A navigator nurse can support patients by providing education, motivation, and personalized guidance. In this study, a mobile application was developed to provide education and continuous support to celiac patients under the guidance of a navigator nurse. The study hypothesizes that this intervention will improve health-related quality of life compared to standard clinical education.

Conditions

• Celiac Disease
• Adults With Celiac Disease

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	IMB navigator app	Mobile application developed based on the IMB model, supported by a navigator nurse. Includes educational content, reminders and behavioral support. Patients will be followed for 6 months.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-08-01
• Primary completion: 2026-02-01
• Completion: 2026-06-01
• First posted: 2025-09-16
• Last updated: 2025-09-30

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)