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Anorexia Prevention in Female College Students

NCT07677020 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 135

Last updated 2026-06-30

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Summary

This study evaluated whether an acceptance-based embodied movement program can reduce eating disorder risk and body shape concerns in female college students at elevated risk. A total of 135 female undergraduate and graduate students were randomly assigned to one of three groups: acceptance-based embodied movement, functional fitness control, or psychoeducation. The intervention lasted 8 weeks, and outcomes were assessed at baseline, week 4, week 8, and 3-month follow-up. The main outcomes were eating disorder risk and body shape concern. Secondary outcomes included depression, anxiety, body image flexibility, functionality appreciation, and body surveillance.

Conditions

  • Eating Disorder Risk
  • Body Shape Concern

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Acceptance-Based Embodied Movement

An 8-week group-based embodied movement program using low-impact mindful movements derived from yoga and tai chi. The program incorporated acceptance and commitment therapy techniques, including present-moment body awareness, acceptance of appearance-related thoughts and feelings, cognitive defusion, valued action, and appreciation of body functionality.

BEHAVIORAL

Functional Fitness Control

An 8-week group-based functional fitness program matched to the embodied movement program in session duration, frequency, and contact time. The program included aerobic and core exercises with standard fitness instruction and did not include mindfulness, acceptance, or body-image-focused guidance.

BEHAVIORAL

Psychoeducation

An 8-week group-based psychoeducation program without physical activity. The program provided cognitive and dissonance-based body image education, including critical discussion of idealized media images, appearance-focused talk, and body-related self-esteem.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Jinan University Guangzhou

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
25 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-01
Primary Completion
2025-12-01
Completion
2025-12-01

Countries

  • China

Study Locations

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