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Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use Among Gym-Goers
Sponsor: Alaa Yousif Ayed Ahmed
Summary
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the efficacy of a Transtheoretical Model (TTM)-based behavior-change intervention, delivered through stage-matched counseling sessions, on anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use among gym-goers, compared with a control group receiving standard health education. Non-medical AAS use is a growing public health concern in gym and fitness settings and is associated with serious cardiovascular, endocrine, hepatic, and psychiatric harms. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a TTM-based intervention group or a control group. The intervention will tailor counseling content to each participant's stage of change (precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, or maintenance) regarding AAS use. The findings of this study will provide evidence on the effectiveness of stage-based behavioral counseling in reducing AAS use and progressing gym-goers toward safer, drug-free training practices.
Official title: Efficacy of a Transtheoretical Model-Based Intervention on Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use Among Gym-Goers: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - 60 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
120
Start Date
2026-07-08
Completion Date
2027-04-01
Last Updated
2026-07-14
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
TTM-Based Intervention for AAS Use Reduction A structured, multi-session counseling intervention grounded in the Transtheoretical Model. Content and techniques (e.g., consciousness raising, decisional
Participants receive a standard pamphlet/handout describing the physical and psychological risks of AAS use, consistent with routine health promotion practice at the study site.
Locations (1)
Fitness Center
Mosul, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq