Body Image Development Workshop for Eating Disorders
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial explores a new online workshop for parents to help prevent body image issues and eating disorders in young children. It examines the effectiveness of a single-session intervention, called the Child Body Image Development Workshop, in teaching parents about body image, food talk, and media influence. Parents of children aged 2-6 who want to learn strategies to support their child’s healthy body image might be a good fit. The trial compares a group participating in the workshop to a control group that does not receive the intervention. As an unphased trial, this study offers parents the chance to participate in innovative research that could positively impact their child's well-being.
Do I have to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It seems unlikely that you would need to stop, as the trial is focused on a workshop for parents, not a medical treatment.
What prior data suggests that this workshop is safe for children?
Research shows that body image workshops for parents can safely address body image issues in children. These workshops cover topics such as media use, mealtime conversations, and discussing body image with children. This approach can help prevent eating disorders and related problems.
No reports indicate negative effects from these workshops. Being online and educational, they are generally considered low-risk. Studies have shown that addressing body image issues early can positively impact children, reducing the likelihood of developing unhealthy eating habits or negative self-views.
In summary, these workshops seem to be a safe and effective way to support children's body image development. Parents who participate may find them a valuable resource for promoting healthy attitudes toward body image in their children.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Body Image Development Workshop because it takes a fresh approach to addressing eating disorders by involving parents in the process. Unlike traditional treatments that might focus primarily on therapy or medication for the individual with the disorder, this workshop equips parents with tools to support healthy body image at home. It includes interactive modules on topics like body talk, mealtime conversations, and handling media influence, which are not usually covered in typical care plans. This method aims not only to treat but also to prevent unhealthy body image development, potentially offering a more holistic approach to managing and preventing eating disorders.
What evidence suggests that the Child Body Image Development Workshop is effective for preventing eating disorders?
Research has shown that programs aimed at improving body image can reduce symptoms of eating disorders. For instance, one study found that a school program enhanced girls' body image and reduced strict dieting. Another program taught parents how to positively influence their child's body image, addressing concerns early. Reviews of programs that teach body image flexibility have also shown they help teenagers manage societal pressures. In this trial, some participants will join the Body Image Development Workshop, which includes modules on Body Image Development/Body Talk, Food Talk, Picky Eating and Mealtime Conversations, and Media Usage and Social Comparison. These findings suggest that workshops for parents could effectively prevent body image issues and related eating disorders in young children.36789
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for parents at least 18 years old living in the US with a child aged 2-6. It aims to prevent body image issues that can lead to mental health problems and eating disorders in children.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants complete a single-session, online, parent-focused intervention consisting of four modules: Body Image Development/Body Talk, Food Talk, Picky Eating and Mealtime Conversations, and Media Usage and Social Comparison.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for acceptability and feasibility of the intervention, including recruitment and retention rates.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Child Body Image Development Workshop
Trial Overview
The study tests a one-time, online workshop designed for parents. The goal is to see if this intervention can positively influence how young children perceive their bodies and reduce future risks of body image disturbances.
How Is the Trial Designed?
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Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
In phase 2, 50 participants will be randomized to complete the entire intervention; the intervention/workshop will consist of four modules: Body Image Development/Body Talk, Food Talk, Picky Eating and Mealtime Conversations, and Media Usage and Social Comparison. Each module will be approximately 10 minutes. After parents complete all four modules, they will complete measures of acceptability and feasibility, including reporting which module they found most useful. They will also complete knowledge checks.
In Phase 2, 50 parents will be randomized into the control group. This group will receive no intervention. They will only complete the knowledge checks. These knowledge checks will be the same checks completed by the intervention group.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
University at Albany
Lead Sponsor
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