Body image + nutrition education +self-compassion for Eating Disorders

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
Eating Disorders+4 More ConditionsBABE (Body Appreciation and Better Eating) - Behavioral
Eligibility
13 - 18
Female
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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.

Eligible Conditions
  • Eating Disorders
  • Body Dysmorphic Disorder
  • Binge Eating
  • Healthy Nutrition

Treatment Effectiveness

Study Objectives

4 Primary · 7 Secondary · Reporting Duration: 12 weeks

12 weeks
Body Appreciation Scale-2
Body-Related Shame and Guilt Scale (WEB-SG)
Childrens Brief Binge Eating Questionnaire
Feasibility of the BABE program (randomization)
Feasibility of the BABE program (retention)
Feasibility of the BABE program (sample size)
Mindful eating questionnaire
Motivations for Electronic Interaction Scale (MEIS)
Participants' acceptability of the program
Self-compassion for youth scale
The Social Connectedness Scale

Trial Safety

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo Group
All patients enrolled in this trial will receive the new treatment.

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

Body image + nutrition education +self-compassion
Behavioral
Experimental Group · 1 Intervention: BABE (Body Appreciation and Better Eating) · Intervention Types: Behavioral
Body image + nutrition education
Behavioral
ActiveComparator Group · 1 Intervention: BABE (Body Appreciation and Better Eating) · Intervention Types: Behavioral

Trial Logistics

Trial Timeline

Screening: ~3 weeks
Treatment: Varies
Reporting: 12 weeks

Who is running the clinical trial?

University of South CarolinaLead Sponsor
181 Previous Clinical Trials
93,582 Total Patients Enrolled
Nkechi Okpara, MS, RDNPrincipal InvestigatorUniversity of South Carolina

Eligibility Criteria

Age 13 - 18 · Female Participants · 3 Total Inclusion Criteria

Mark “Yes” if the following statements are true for you:
You are a female.
You are a Black (Afro-Latina)/African American teenage girl.
You are interested in nutrition.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Unverified Answer

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

Unverified Answer

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

Unverified Answer

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

Unverified Answer

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

Unverified Answer
Please Note: These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.