Body ImageNCT06139601
A Single Session Community-Based Body Empowerment Session
A study testing Virtual single session intervention in people with Body Image, run by Equip Health at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This present study will examine the effectiveness of a single session, virtually delivered body empowerment program for decreasing participants thin ideal internalization. The intervention asks participants to identify cultural norms surrounding appearance and attractiveness, then challenge these ideals. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Body Image
- What is being tested?
- Virtual single session intervention
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 75 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 5 Feb 2024to Jul 2025
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 18+ years of age
- Able to reliably access internet
- Can speak and read English
- Completed the body empowerment program
Who cannot join
- None
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This present study will examine the effectiveness of a single session, virtually delivered body empowerment program for decreasing participants thin ideal internalization. The intervention asks participants to identify cultural norms surrounding appearance and attractiveness, then challenge these ideals. Participants will answer questions about thin ideal internalization before and after the program.
Read the detailed description
A body empowerment program rooted in the psychological theory of cognitive dissonance has been shown to be effective to reduce the value of the thin beauty ideal. This theory proposes that humans are motivated to maintain consistency in their beliefs and actions, and inconsistencies will result in psychological discomfort (or cognitive dissonance). A shift in beliefs or actions is required to resolve this discomfort and maintain consistency. However, the accessibility of this program is lacking. The proposed study will examine the effectiveness of a single session, virtually delivered body empowerment program designed to create cognitive dissonance by asking participants to identify cultural norms surrounding appearance and attractiveness, then challenge these ideals through a series of interactive activities in a fully virtual, self-paced module. Challenging these ideals (e.g., identifying how ideals represent very narrow identities and are informed by oppressive value systems, stating the psychological costs of trying to change your body to match ideals) theoretically creates cognitive dissonance in those who have internalized the value of pursuing those ideals. This dissonance is resolved through a reduced investment in the ideals and then hypothesized to lead to more positive attitudes about body image, dieting, and other unhealthy weight control behaviors. The program consists of a single 45-minute self paced, interactive, virtual module. Primary assessments will be completed at pre-intervention and post-intervention.
- Conditions
- Body Image
- Being tested
- Virtual single session intervention
- Keywords
- body image, eating disorder, psychological wellbeing, weight stigma, social stigma, digital health
- Medical subject headings
- Feeding and Eating Disorders, Weight Prejudice, Social Stigma
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Virtual single session interventionBehavioural
A single session, self-paced body empowerment program. The program consists of a single 45-minute self paced, interactive, virtual module.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Body empowerment intervention program | Other | All study participants will complete a single session body empowerment program. Receives: Behavioral: Virtual single session intervention |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Change in thin ideal internalization
Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire (SATAQ-4) questionnaire will be used to evaluate thin ideal internalization. Participants note their agreement or disagreement regarding beliefs about appearance on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from definitely disagree (1) to definitely agree (5). The thin ideal internalization subscale will be used. High scores indicate greater thin ideal internalization.
Measured: Pre intervention obtained prior to completing the intervention, and immediately following the intervention.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted18 Nov 2023
- Study start5 Feb 2024
- Primary completion8 Apr 2025
- Study completionJul 2025 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (8)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Body ImageStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Equip Health
- Sponsor type
- Industry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06139601
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EH1006
- Status last verified
- Apr 2025
- First submitted
- 15 Nov 2023
- Last updated
- 10 Apr 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Publications
Ghaderi A, Stice E, Andersson G, Eno Persson J, Allzen E. A randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of virtually delivered Body Project (vBP) groups to prevent eating disorders. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2020 Jul;88(7):643-656. doi: 10.1037/ccp0000506.
PubMed 32551736Butryn ML, Rohde P, Marti CN, Stice E. Do participant, facilitator, or group factors moderate effectiveness of the Body Project? Implications for dissemination. Behav Res Ther. 2014 Oct;61:142-9. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2014.08.004. Epub 2014 Aug 20.
PubMed 25199580Stice E, Rohde P, Shaw H, Gau JM. Clinician-led, peer-led, and internet-delivered dissonance-based eating disorder prevention programs: Acute effectiveness of these delivery modalities. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2017 Sep;85(9):883-895. doi: 10.1037/ccp0000211. Epub 2017 Apr 20.
PubMed 28425735Stice E, Bohon C, Shaw H, Desjardins CD. Efficacy of virtual delivery of a dissonance-based eating disorder prevention program and evaluation of a donation model to support sustained implementation. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2023 Mar;91(3):139-149. doi: 10.1037/ccp0000796. Epub 2023 Feb 6.
PubMed 36745074Stice E, Marti CN, Shaw H, Rohde P. Meta-analytic review of dissonance-based eating disorder prevention programs: Intervention, participant, and facilitator features that predict larger effects. Clin Psychol Rev. 2019 Jun;70:91-107. doi: 10.1016/j.cpr.2019.04.004. Epub 2019 Apr 8.
PubMed 31004832Freijy T, Kothe EJ. Dissonance-based interventions for health behaviour change: a systematic review. Br J Health Psychol. 2013 May;18(2):310-37. doi: 10.1111/bjhp.12035.
PubMed 23480429Schleider JL, Dobias ML, Sung JY, Mullarkey MC. Future Directions in Single-Session Youth Mental Health Interventions. J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol. 2020 Mar-Apr;49(2):264-278. doi: 10.1080/15374416.2019.1683852. Epub 2019 Dec 4.
PubMed 31799863Schleider JL, Weisz JR. Little Treatments, Promising Effects? Meta-Analysis of Single-Session Interventions for Youth Psychiatric Problems. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2017 Feb;56(2):107-115. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2016.11.007. Epub 2016 Nov 25.
PubMed 28117056
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 10 Apr 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- A Single Session Community-Based Body Empowerment Session
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06139601
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EH1006
- Conditions
- Body Image
- Keywords
- body image, eating disorder, psychological wellbeing, weight stigma, social stigma, digital health
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Active, not recruiting
- Enrolment
- 75 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Equip HealthIndustry (pharma, biotech, devices)
- Study start
- 5 Feb 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 8 Apr 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- Jul 2025 (estimated)
- First posted
- 18 Nov 2023 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This present study will examine the effectiveness of a single session, virtually delivered body empowerment program for decreasing participants thin ideal internalization. The intervention asks participants to identify cultural norms surrounding appearance and attractiveness, then challenge these ideals. Participants will answer questions about thin ideal internalization before and after the program.
Detailed description
A body empowerment program rooted in the psychological theory of cognitive dissonance has been shown to be effective to reduce the value of the thin beauty ideal. This theory proposes that humans are motivated to maintain consistency in their beliefs and actions, and inconsistencies will result in psychological discomfort (or cognitive dissonance). A shift in beliefs or actions is required to resolve this discomfort and maintain consistency. However, the accessibility of this program is lacking. The proposed study will examine the effectiveness of a single session, virtually delivered body empowerment program designed to create cognitive dissonance by asking participants to identify cultural norms surrounding appearance and attractiveness, then challenge these ideals through a series of interactive activities in a fully virtual, self-paced module. Challenging these ideals (e.g., identifying how ideals represent very narrow identities and are informed by oppressive value systems, stating the psychological costs of trying to change your body to match ideals) theoretically creates cognitive dissonance in those who have internalized the value of pursuing those ideals. This dissonance is resolved through a reduced investment in the ideals and then hypothesized to lead to more positive attitudes about body image, dieting, and other unhealthy weight control behaviors. The program consists of a single 45-minute self paced, interactive, virtual module. Primary assessments will be completed at pre-intervention and post-intervention.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Not applicable
- Intervention model
- Single group
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Body empowerment intervention program | Other | Behavioral: Virtual single session interventionAll study participants will complete a single session body empowerment program. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- 18+ years of age
- Able to reliably access internet
- Can speak and read English
- Completed the body empowerment program
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- None
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual single session interventionA single session, self-paced body empowerment program. The program consists of a single 45-minute self paced, interactive, virtual module. | Behavioural | Body empowerment intervention program |
Primary outcome
Change in thin ideal internalization
Time frame: Pre intervention obtained prior to completing the intervention, and immediately following the intervention.
Sociocultural Attitudes Towards Appearance Questionnaire (SATAQ-4) questionnaire will be used to evaluate thin ideal internalization. Participants note their agreement or disagreement regarding beliefs about appearance on a 5-point Likert scale ranging from definitely disagree (1) to definitely agree (5). The thin ideal internalization subscale will be used. High scores indicate greater thin ideal internalization.
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 10 Apr 2025.
- Background: PubMed 32551736Ghaderi A, Stice E, Andersson G, Eno Persson J, Allzen E. A randomized controlled trial of the effectiveness of virtually delivered Body Project (vBP) groups to prevent eating disorders. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2020 Jul;88(7):643-656. doi: 10.1037/ccp0000506.
- Background: PubMed 25199580Butryn ML, Rohde P, Marti CN, Stice E. Do participant, facilitator, or group factors moderate effectiveness of the Body Project? Implications for dissemination. Behav Res Ther. 2014 Oct;61:142-9. doi: 10.1016/j.brat.2014.08.004. Epub 2014 Aug 20.
- Background: PubMed 28425735Stice E, Rohde P, Shaw H, Gau JM. Clinician-led, peer-led, and internet-delivered dissonance-based eating disorder prevention programs: Acute effectiveness of these delivery modalities. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2017 Sep;85(9):883-895. doi: 10.1037/ccp0000211. Epub 2017 Apr 20.
- Background: PubMed 36745074Stice E, Bohon C, Shaw H, Desjardins CD. Efficacy of virtual delivery of a dissonance-based eating disorder prevention program and evaluation of a donation model to support sustained implementation. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2023 Mar;91(3):139-149. doi: 10.1037/ccp0000796. Epub 2023 Feb 6.
- Background: PubMed 31004832Stice E, Marti CN, Shaw H, Rohde P. Meta-analytic review of dissonance-based eating disorder prevention programs: Intervention, participant, and facilitator features that predict larger effects. Clin Psychol Rev. 2019 Jun;70:91-107. doi: 10.1016/j.cpr.2019.04.004. Epub 2019 Apr 8.
- Background: PubMed 23480429Freijy T, Kothe EJ. Dissonance-based interventions for health behaviour change: a systematic review. Br J Health Psychol. 2013 May;18(2):310-37. doi: 10.1111/bjhp.12035.
- Background: PubMed 31799863Schleider JL, Dobias ML, Sung JY, Mullarkey MC. Future Directions in Single-Session Youth Mental Health Interventions. J Clin Child Adolesc Psychol. 2020 Mar-Apr;49(2):264-278. doi: 10.1080/15374416.2019.1683852. Epub 2019 Dec 4.
- Background: PubMed 28117056Schleider JL, Weisz JR. Little Treatments, Promising Effects? Meta-Analysis of Single-Session Interventions for Youth Psychiatric Problems. J Am Acad Child Adolesc Psychiatry. 2017 Feb;56(2):107-115. doi: 10.1016/j.jaac.2016.11.007. Epub 2016 Nov 25.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Virtual single session intervention in people with Body Image, run by Equip Health at 1 site in United States.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: under way, not looking for participants, as of the sponsor's last update on 10 Apr 2025. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Change in thin ideal internalization (time frame: Pre intervention obtained prior to completing the intervention, and immediately following the intervention.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT06139601, which also lists 8 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 10 Apr 2025.