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Pride Body Project for Eating Disorders (PBP Trial)

N/A

Waitlist Available

Led By Aaron J Blashill, Ph.D.

Research Sponsored by San Diego State University

Eligibility Criteria Checklist

Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial

Must have

Identifies as gay or bisexual or reports sexual attraction to men

Reports body image concerns

Timeline

Screening 3 weeks

Treatment Varies

Follow Up baseline assessment; 1 to 2 week post-intervention assessment; 6 month follow-up assessment; 12 month follow-up assessment; 18 month follow-up assessment; 24 month follow-up assessment

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PBP Trial Summary

This trial will test whether the PRIDE Body Project is effective in preventing eating disorders in sexual minority men, by enrolling participants in one of two arms: 1) the PRIDE Body Project intervention or 2) Media Advocacy, a time and attention-matched intervention.

Eligible Conditions

Eating Disorders
Body Dysmorphic Disorder

PBP Trial Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below

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You are a man who is attracted to other men.

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You have concerns about your appearance.

PBP Trial Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~ baseline assessment; 1 to 2 week post-intervention assessment; 6 month follow-up assessment; 12 month follow-up assessment; 18 month follow-up assessment; 24 month follow-up assessment

Screening ~ 3 weeks

Treatment ~ Varies

Follow Up ~baseline assessment; 1 to 2 week post-intervention assessment; 6 month follow-up assessment; 12 month follow-up assessment; 18 month follow-up assessment; 24 month follow-up assessment

This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and baseline assessment; 1 to 2 week post-intervention assessment; 6 month follow-up assessment; 12 month follow-up assessment; 18 month follow-up assessment; 24 month follow-up assessment for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.

Primary outcome measures

Eating Disorder Examination, Edition 17.0 (EDE-17)

Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory

Secondary outcome measures

BMI Calculations

Depression, Anxiety, Stress Scale (DASS)

Drive for Muscularity Scale (DMS)

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PBP Trial Design

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Pride Body Project (PBP)Experimental Treatment1 Intervention

Participants assigned to this condition take part in a two-session intervention based on dissonance theory which encourages them to challenge the body ideal.

Group II: Media Advocacy (MA)Active Control1 Intervention

Participants assigned to this condition take place in a time and attention-matched active control where they discuss the role of media in promoting the body ideal.

Treatment

First Studied

Drug Approval Stage

How many patients have taken this drug

Pride Body Project

2018

N/A

~460

0 / 2Eligibility criteria met

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Who is running the clinical trial?

San Diego State UniversityLead Sponsor

152 Previous Clinical Trials

85,928 Total Patients Enrolled

National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD)NIH

382 Previous Clinical Trials

1,215,708 Total Patients Enrolled

Aaron J Blashill, Ph.D.Principal InvestigatorSan Diego State University

1 Previous Clinical Trials

170 Total Patients Enrolled

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What are the stated aims of this research endeavor?

"This clinical trial has Eating Pathology Symptoms Inventory as its primary outcome measure, which will be evaluated over an extended period of time. Secondary measurements include the Self-Objectification Scale (SOQ), Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder Inventory (MDDI) and Steroid and Appearance Related Drug Items (APEDS)."

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Are there any available slots for individuals to participate in this experiment?

"The clinical trial listed on clinicaltrials.gov is no longer accepting participants, having been initially posted in 2018 and last edited in 2021. Nonetheless, 105 other studies are currently recruiting individuals for their investigations."

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Does this experiment permit individuals of advanced age to participate?

"This research is seeking participants aged 18 to 35. Those outside of this age range can explore the 42 studies available for people under 18 and the 55 trials offered to those over 65."

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What criteria must a person meet to be considered for participation in this trial?

"This research study is seeking 453 individuals with dietary issues who are between 18 and 35 years old. The primary prerequisites for participation include self-identifying as either gay or bisexual, displaying body image concerns, and having an age ranging from 18 to 35."

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Recent research and studies

International Journal of Eating DisordersJournal

Academy for Eating Disorders Position Paper: Eating Disorders Are Serious Mental Illnesses

Klump, Kelly L., Cynthia M. Bulik, Walter H. Kaye, Janet Treasure, and Edward Tyson. 2009. “Academy for Eating Disorders Position Paper: Eating Disorders Are Serious Mental Illnesses”. International Journal of Eating Disorders. Wiley. doi:10.1002/eat.20589.

International Journal of Eating DisordersJournal

Binge Eating Disorder Treatment: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials

Brownley, Kimberly A., Nancy D. Berkman, Jan A. Sedway, Kathleen N. Lohr, and Cynthia M. Bulik. 2007. “Binge Eating Disorder Treatment: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials”. International Journal of Eating Disorders. Wiley. doi:10.1002/eat.20370.

International Journal of Eating DisordersJournal

Homosexuality as a Specific Risk Factor for Eating Disorders in Men

Russell, Christopher J., and Pamela K. Keel. 2002. “Homosexuality as a Specific Risk Factor for Eating Disorders in Men”. International Journal of Eating Disorders. Wiley. doi:10.1002/eat.10036.

International Journal of Eating DisordersJournal