Study Summary
This trial is looking at ways to improve body image among Black/African American teenage girls, as they are more likely to have issues with binge eating and obesity.
- Eating Disorders
- Body Dysmorphic Disorder
- Binge Eating
- Healthy Nutrition
Treatment Effectiveness
Phase-Based Effectiveness
Study Objectives
4 Primary · 7 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 12 weeks
Trial Safety
Phase-Based Safety
Awards & Highlights
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Body image + nutrition education
1 of 2
Body image + nutrition education +self-compassion
1 of 2
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
13 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Body image + nutrition education +self-compassion · No Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 13 - 18 · Female Participants · 3 Total Inclusion Criteria
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Is enrollment open to elderly individuals for this experiment?
"The study is open to adolescents aged 13 and up, but no higher than 18 years old." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Is it feasible for me to join this clinical investigation?
"This clinical study seeks 24 female, Black (Afro-Latina)/African American teenage girls with eating disorders between 13 and 18 years of age. Additionally, prospective participants must demonstrate an interest in nutrition." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Is enrollment still available for this research project?
"Affirmative. Clinicaltrials.gov has details about this clinical study, which was originally posted on June 9th 2022 and modified as recently as March 24th 2023. Enrolment is open for up to twenty-four participants from a single centre of care." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What is the estimated participant count for this research endeavor?
"Confirmed. Clinicaltrials.gov data confirms that this clinical trial remains open and active, having been posted on June 9th 2022 and last modified on March 24th 2023. The research team seeks to recruit a total of 24 patients from one site." - Anonymous Online Contributor
What results are hoped to be achieved from this experiment?
"Primarily, the analysis of this study's efficacy will be gauged through a 12-week assessment of BABE program retention. Secondary objectives include changes in body appreciation (BAS-2), mindful eating (MEQ-C) and levels of guilt related to food consumption (WEB-SG). The BAS-2 entails 10 items rated on a 5 point Likert scale from 1 to 5; MEQ-C is comprised of 17 statements marked with 4 points for usually/always responses; and WEB–SG consists of twelve questions assigned numerical values ranging from 0 - never to 4 – always." - Anonymous Online Contributor