Body Image, Eating Disorders
Conditions
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.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALGroup-based Therapy
Young women with body dissatisfaction will be randomized to one of two conditions: 1) an educational-support group condition; or 2) a counter-attitudinal therapy condition. We will test if a brief dissonance-based eating disorder prevention program produces intervention effects when delivered to participants with sub-threshold and threshold eating disorders.
Sponsors
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Oregon Research Institute
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 30 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
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.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 |
| 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 Beliefs About Appearance Scale | Measured at baseline, week 8, and Month 6 | Evaluate participants' perceptions and beliefs on physical appearance. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed