BigorexiaNCT07311005
NURSE - LED DIGITAL EDUCATION AND BIGOREXIA
A study testing Digital Education in people with Bigorexia and Muscle Dysmorphia, run by Eastern Mediterranean University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
In recent years, the desire to achieve a muscular body appearance has been increasingly observed among young men, and this situation may lead to unhealthy behaviors and psychological problems in some individuals. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 30 years, men only
- Conditions the study is for
- Bigorexia, Muscle Dysmorphia, Wellness
- What is being tested?
- Digital Education
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 68 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 29 Nov 2025to 31 Aug 2026
- 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 to 30 years
- Men only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- Being between 18-30 years of age
- Being male
- Actively attending a gym/fitness center
- Providing voluntary informed consent to participate in the study
- Scoring 39 or above on the Bigorexia Scale
Who cannot join
- Being female
- Having a communication impairment
- Not attending the education program for more than two weeks
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: THE EFFECT OF A NURSE-LED DIGITAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM ON BODY IMAGE SOCIAL PHYSIQUE ANXIETY AND MUSCLE DYSMORPHIA LEVELS IN YOUNG MEN WITH BIGOREXIA TENDENCIES: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
In recent years, the desire to achieve a muscular body appearance has been increasingly observed among young men, and this situation may lead to unhealthy behaviors and psychological problems in some individuals. Bigorexia, also referred to as muscle dysmorphia, is considered a significant condition within body image disorders and is characterized by a persistent and unrealistic perception of not being sufficiently muscular.
Young men with tendencies toward bigorexia may experience negative body image, feel anxiety related to their physical appearance in social settings, and consequently suffer a decline in their quality of daily life. This phenomenon, which can lead to serious psychological, physical, and social problems, plays an important role in the lives of men. The present study aims to examine the effects of a 12-week digital-based education program provided to young men with bigorexia tendencies on body image, social physique anxiety, and levels of bigorexia.
In this research, the effects of a digital-based health education program developed for young men with bigorexia tendencies will be investigated. The study will be conducted using a randomized controlled experimental design, and the impact of the digital health education on participants' body image, social physique anxiety, and bigorexia levels will be evaluated. It is expected that the findings will provide evidence-based data to support the development of healthy lifestyle behaviors among young men, strengthen positive body image, and reduce the risk of bigorexia. Additionally, demonstrating the effectiveness of digital-based educational interventions is anticipated to introduce an innovative approach to public health nursing practice.
- Conditions
- Bigorexia, Muscle Dysmorphia, Wellness, Nurse-Led Digital Education
- Being tested
- Digital Education
- Keywords
- Muscle Dysmorphia, Male Body İmage, Health Behavior, Bigorexia, Wellness, Nursing
- Medical subject headings
- Health Behavior
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Digital EducationOther
In the study, the intervention group will receive a digital-based "Healthy Lifestyle Education for Bigorexia" consisting of 12 sessions. Each session will be conducted as an interactive module lasting approximately 60 minutes. The education will cover topics including balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, development of a healthy body image, and strategies for coping with social physique anxiety.
The educational materials will consist of video presentations, brief reading materials, and interactive exercises. Participants' questions throughout the training will be addressed via online discussion platforms. At the end of the study, the scale-based assessments will be re-administered.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Not described Receives: Other: Digital Education |
| Control Group | No intervention | Not described |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Pre-test-post-test education score difference
Measured: 8 month
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted30 Dec 2025
- Study start29 Nov 2025
- Primary completion1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion31 Aug 2026 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for BigorexiaStudies 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
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind
- Who is masked
- Participant, Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 68 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07311005
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- EMU-BIGOREXIA-NURS-2025
- Status last verified
- Dec 2025
- First submitted
- 16 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 30 Dec 2025
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 30 Dec 2025. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- THE EFFECT OF A NURSE-LED DIGITAL HEALTH EDUCATION PROGRAM ON BODY IMAGE SOCIAL PHYSIQUE ANXIETY AND MUSCLE DYSMORPHIA LEVELS IN YOUNG MEN WITH BIGOREXIA TENDENCIES: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07311005
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- EMU-BIGOREXIA-NURS-2025
- Conditions
- Bigorexia, Muscle Dysmorphia, Wellness, Nurse-Led Digital Education
- Keywords
- Muscle Dysmorphia, Male Body İmage, Health Behavior, Bigorexia, Wellness, Nursing
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Enrolling by invitation
- Enrolment
- 68 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Eastern Mediterranean UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 29 Nov 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 May 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 31 Aug 2026 (estimated)
- First posted
- 30 Dec 2025 (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.
In recent years, the desire to achieve a muscular body appearance has been increasingly observed among young men, and this situation may lead to unhealthy behaviors and psychological problems in some individuals. Bigorexia, also referred to as muscle dysmorphia, is considered a significant condition within body image disorders and is characterized by a persistent and unrealistic perception of not being sufficiently muscular.
Young men with tendencies toward bigorexia may experience negative body image, feel anxiety related to their physical appearance in social settings, and consequently suffer a decline in their quality of daily life. This phenomenon, which can lead to serious psychological, physical, and social problems, plays an important role in the lives of men. The present study aims to examine the effects of a 12-week digital-based education program provided to young men with bigorexia tendencies on body image, social physique anxiety, and levels of bigorexia.
In this research, the effects of a digital-based health education program developed for young men with bigorexia tendencies will be investigated. The study will be conducted using a randomized controlled experimental design, and the impact of the digital health education on participants' body image, social physique anxiety, and bigorexia levels will be evaluated. It is expected that the findings will provide evidence-based data to support the development of healthy lifestyle behaviors among young men, strengthen positive body image, and reduce the risk of bigorexia. Additionally, demonstrating the effectiveness of digital-based educational interventions is anticipated to introduce an innovative approach to public health nursing practice.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Double blind (participant, outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Intervention Group | Experimental | Other: Digital Education |
| Control Group | No intervention | – |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 30 years
- Sex
- Male only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (5 listed)
- Being between 18-30 years of age
- Being male
- Actively attending a gym/fitness center
- Providing voluntary informed consent to participate in the study
- Scoring 39 or above on the Bigorexia Scale
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Being female
- Having a communication impairment
- Not attending the education program for more than two weeks
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Digital EducationIn the study, the intervention group will receive a digital-based "Healthy Lifestyle Education for Bigorexia" consisting of 12 sessions. Each session will be conducted as an interactive module lasting approximately 60 minutes. The education will cover topics including balanced nutrition, regular physical activity, development of a healthy body image, and strategies for coping with social physique anxiety. The educational materials will consist of video presentations, brief reading materials, and interactive exercises. Participants' questions throughout the training will be addressed via online discussion platforms. At the end of the study, the scale-based assessments will be re-administered. | Other | Intervention Group |
Primary outcome
Pre-test-post-test education score difference
Time frame: 8 month
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 30 Dec 2025.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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.
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 Digital Education in people with Bigorexia and Muscle Dysmorphia, run by Eastern Mediterranean University at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 5 inclusion and 3 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: enrolling by invitation, as of the sponsor's last update on 30 Dec 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Pre-test-post-test education score difference (time frame: 8 month). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 30 Dec 2025.