The effect of mobile health-based education on patients with hypothyroidism

Studying the effect of mobile health education on knowledge, health literacy, and lifestyle of hypothyroid patients

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20250806066775N1

Enrollment

Registered

2026-01-16

Start date

2026-02-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-02-02

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Conditions

Hypothyroidism. Hypothyroidism, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Control group: Participants in this group did not receive any additional educational intervention from the research team. They only followed the routine care and recommendations of the

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Hypothyroidism diagnosis confirmed by an endocrinologist Under treatment with oral thyroid hormone medication (levothyroxine tablets) Age 18 years and over Ability to read, write and use a mobile phone

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Alzheimer's disease, dementia Deafness Blindness History of thyroid malignancy and radioactive iodine treatment in the last three months

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Patients' knowledge score about hypothyroidism. Timepoint: Before and three months after completing the training course. Method of measurement: This variable is measured using a researcher-made 48-item hypothyroidism knowledge questionnaire. Each correct answer receives a score of 1, and incorrect answers or "don't know" receive a score of 0. The total score ranges from 0 to 48, with higher scores indicating better knowledge of the disease.;Health literacy score of patients. Timepoint: Before and three months after completing the training course. Method of measurement: This variable is assessed with the Health Literacy for Iranian Adults Short Form (HELIA-SF) questionnaire, which consists of 9 items. Responses are scored on a 5-point Likert scale (1=very difficult to 5=very easy) and a 5-point Likert scale (1=not at all to 5=always) and converted into a final score ranging from 0 to 100. A higher score indicates more favorable health literacy.;Disease-related performance and lifestyle score. Timepoint: Before and three months after completing the training course. Method of measurement: This variable is measured with a 27-question researcher-made questionnaire on functioning and lifestyle. Responses are scored on a 4-point Likert scale (0=never to 3=always), and the total score will range from 0 to 81. A higher score indicates a better lifestyle and functioning in disease management.	—

Measure

Time frame

Patients' knowledge score about hypothyroidism. Timepoint: Before and three months after completing the training course. Method of measurement: This variable is measured using a researcher-made 48-item hypothyroidism knowledge questionnaire. Each correct answer receives a score of 1, and incorrect answers or "don't know" receive a score of 0. The total score ranges from 0 to 48, with higher scores indicating better knowledge of the disease.;Health literacy score of patients. Timepoint: Before and three months after completing the training course. Method of measurement: This variable is assessed with the Health Literacy for Iranian Adults Short Form (HELIA-SF) questionnaire, which consists of 9 items. Responses are scored on a 5-point Likert scale (1=very difficult to 5=very easy) and a 5-point Likert scale (1=not at all to 5=always) and converted into a final score ranging from 0 to 100. A higher score indicates more favorable health literacy.;Disease-related performance and lifestyle score. Timepoint: Before and three months after completing the training course. Method of measurement: This variable is measured with a 27-question researcher-made questionnaire on functioning and lifestyle. Responses are scored on a 4-point Likert scale (0=never to 3=always), and the total score will range from 0 to 81. A higher score indicates a better lifestyle and functioning in disease management.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohadese Rigi

Zahedan University of Medical Sciences

zabasi5967@gmail.com+98 938 240 0553

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 7, 2026