BodyKind program to improve body image in adolescents
Effectiveness of the BodyKind School-based Body Image Intervention: a Cluster Randomised Control Trial
This study tests a program called BodyKind to see if it can help teenagers in Ireland feel better about their bodies and improve their overall wellbeing.
Quick facts
| Phase | Phase1; Phase2 |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 600 (estimated) |
| Ages | 15 Years to 17 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University College Dublin Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Dublin) |
| Trial ID | NCT06076993 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This trial evaluates the BodyKind program, a four-session intervention aimed at improving body image among adolescents aged 15-17 years in Ireland. The program is teacher-led and incorporates principles of self-compassion, cognitive dissonance, and social justice. Conducted in a real-world school setting, schools will be randomly assigned to either receive the intervention or serve as a waitlist control. Data will be collected at multiple time points to assess changes in body dissatisfaction, body appreciation, and psychological wellbeing.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adolescents aged 15-17 years enrolled in the Transition Year program at secondary schools in Ireland.
Not a fit: Patients who are not enrolled in the Transition Year program or are outside the age range of 15-17 years may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly improve body image and psychological wellbeing among adolescents, potentially reducing the risk of eating disorders.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with similar body image interventions, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this context.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Schools will be eligible if 1. they are a second-level school in Ireland that offers the Transition Year (TY) programme to students 2. will deliver the intervention as part of their curriculum to students in TY 3. teaching staff are willing to complete the 2.5-hour BodyKind teacher training programme. Students will be eligible if * they are in TY in a second-level school in Ireland and are aged 15-17 years * If their parent consents to their participation AND if they provide a signed assent form . Teachers will be eligible if * They are qualified secondary school teacher * They agree to complete the BodyKind teacher training * Return a signed informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Schools will be excluded if * they are not a second-level school in Ireland or if they do not offer the TY programme to students * will not deliver the intervention as part of their curriculum to students in TY * teaching staff are not willing to complete the 2.5-hour BodyKind teacher training programme. Students will be excluded if * they are not in TY in a second-level school and are not aged 15-17 years * If parental consent has not been obtained OR if they fail to sign a participant assent . Teachers will be excluded if * They are not qualified secondary school teacher * They do not agree to complete the BodyKind teacher training * Do not return a signed informed consent form
Where this trial is running
Dublin
- University College Dublin — Dublin, Ireland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ciara Mahon, PhD — University College Dublin
- Study coordinator: Ciara Mahon, PhD
- Email: ciara.mahon@ucd.ie
- Phone: +353 1 716 8333
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.