Eating Disorders Programs: An Indicated Trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Body Image; Eating Disorders

• Registration Number: NCT03259347
• Lead Sponsor: Oregon Research Institute

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to assess the effectiveness of two body acceptance programs for women. Participants may experience reduction of eating pathology and prevention of future obesity and eating disorders; may derive a sense of altruism and contribution to furthering understanding of a public health problem.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2012-06-01
• Study First Submitted: 2017-03-29
• Study First Submitted QC: 2017-08-22
• Study First Posted: 2017-08-23
• Primary Completion: 2018-04-01
• Study Completion: 2018-04-01
• Status Verified: 2018-05
• Last Update Submitted: 2018-05-01
• Last Update Posted: 2018-05-02

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 534

Inclusion Criteria

• Participant indicates sub-threshold or threshold eating disorder.
• Participant is available to participate in the intervention sessions.
• Participants must be MRI eligible.

Exclusion Criteria

• Participant does not indicate sub-threshold or threshold eating disorder.
• Participant is unable to attend intervention sessions.
• Participant cannot participate if MRI ineligible.

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Change from Baseline Eating Disorder Diagnostic responses using the Eating Disorder Examination questionnaire at 8 weeks and 6 months	Measured at baseline, week 8, and Month 6	Evaluate change (if any) by using the Eating Disorder Examination questionnaire at the 8 week and 6 month mark.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Assessments using Beliefs About Appearance Scale	Measured at baseline, week 8, and Month 6	Evaluate participants' perceptions and beliefs on physical appearance.
Assessments using Ideal-Body Stereotype Scale-Revised	Measured at baseline, week 8, and Month 6	Evaluate the participants' perception of the ideal-body stereotype
Assessments using Dutch Restrained Eating Scale	Measured at baseline, week 8, and Month 6	Evaluate participants ability to exercise restraint in regards to food
Assessments using Positive Affect and Negative Affect Scale-Revised	Measured at baseline, week 8, and Month 6	Measure participants' affect and monitor any changes that may occur.
Assessments using Satisfaction and Dissatisfaction with Body Parts Scale	Measured at baseline, week 8, and Month 6	Evaluate participants' level of satisfaction and dissatisfaction with specific parts of their bodies

Trial Locations

Locations (3)

Oregon Research Institute; 🇺🇸 Eugene, Oregon, United States

Drexel University; 🇺🇸 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

The University of Texas; 🇺🇸 Austin, Texas, United States