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Prevention of Eating Disorders Through Optimization of Protective Factors
Sponsor: Karolinska Institutet
Summary
The goal of thin randomized controlled trial is to investigate the efficacy of a prevention program for reducing the incidence of eating disorders among youth (15-20). We target youth at these ages who experience a subjective sense of body dissatisfaction, and are thus at increased risk of developing an eating disorder. The prevention program is based on improving protective factors such as body appreciation, body image flexibility, intuitive eating, and acceptance. It will be compared to a credible placebo (expressive writing).
Official title: A Randomized Controlled Trial of an Interactive Non-Stigmatizing Intervention to Prevent Eating Disorders in Youths Through Strengthening of Protective Factors
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
15 Years - 20 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
644
Start Date
2023-05-15
Completion Date
2027-12-31
Last Updated
2025-03-06
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Enhancing protective factors
Participants will watch some short movies and infographics, and will be asked to argue for the importance of body image flexibility, body functionality appreciation, etc.
Expressive writing
Participants will reflect and write about any cognitions or emotions they can have in relation to their bodies.
Locations (1)
Karolinska Institutet
Solna, Sweden