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Clinical trial No longer in our active list Interventional Ages 4 to 6

Evaluating media interventions to improve body image in young children

Official title: Dove Self-Esteem Project: Evaluating Effectiveness and Acceptability of Two Positive Body Image Micro-interventions on Young Children's Body Functionality Appreciation, State Body Appreciation and Anti-fat Attitudes

Run by University of the West of England · NCT06146647 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study is testing if a TV show and a music video can help young children aged 4 to 6 feel better about their bodies and reduce negative feelings about being fat.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages4 Years to 6 Years
SexAll
Enrollment440 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity of the West of England
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Bristol)
Trial IDNCT06146647 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 4 to 6 years who are currently in reception or Year 1 of primary school and whose parents or guardians reside in Greater London or the Midlands.

Probably not a fit

Children with complex special educational needs or those who are not English speaking may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This trial aims to assess the effectiveness of two positive body image media interventions—a TV show and a music video—on children aged 4 to 6 years. It will compare these interventions against active control media to determine their impact on children's body functionality appreciation and reduction of anti-fat attitudes. The study will also evaluate the acceptability of these interventions to both children and their parents or guardians. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of four conditions, including two intervention groups and two control groups.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to effective early interventions that promote positive body image and reduce weight stigma in young children.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown success with media-based interventions targeting body image in older children, suggesting potential for similar approaches in younger populations.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria 
Inclusion Criteria:

1. Child is aged 4, 5, or 6 years old
2. Child is currently in reception or Year 1 of primary school
3. The child's parent/guardian resides in Greater London or the Midlands.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Child has complex special educational needs
2. Child is a sibling of a child already recruited into the study
3. Child is not English speaking
4. Child is home-schooled

Where it's running

  • Centre for Appearance Research, UWE
    Bristol, United Kingdom     Recruiting

Study contacts

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
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Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.