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Anabolic-Androgenic Steroid Use Among Gym-Goers

NCT07702110 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2026-07-14

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the efficacy of a Transtheoretical Model (TTM)-based behavior-change intervention, delivered through stage-matched counseling sessions, on anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) use among gym-goers, compared with a control group receiving standard health education. Non-medical AAS use is a growing public health concern in gym and fitness settings and is associated with serious cardiovascular, endocrine, hepatic, and psychiatric harms. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a TTM-based intervention group or a control group. The intervention will tailor counseling content to each participant's stage of change (precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, or maintenance) regarding AAS use. The findings of this study will provide evidence on the effectiveness of stage-based behavioral counseling in reducing AAS use and progressing gym-goers toward safer, drug-free training practices.

Conditions

  • Anabolic Androgenic Steroid Use
  • Substance-Related Disorders

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

TTM-Based Intervention for AAS Use Reduction A structured, multi-session counseling intervention grounded in the Transtheoretical Model. Content and techniques (e.g., consciousness raising, decisional

Participants receive a standard pamphlet/handout describing the physical and psychological risks of AAS use, consistent with routine health promotion practice at the study site.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Alaa Yousif Ayed Ahmed

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Raad kareem Faraj K Faraj, PhD · University of Baghdad college of nursing

  • Faraj, PhD · University of Baghdad college of nursing

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
MALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-07-08
Primary Completion
2027-03-01
Completion
2027-04-01

Countries

  • Iraq

Study Locations

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