NCT07349316 The Effects of Weight and Nutrition Education on Weight Control Beliefs, Body Image, Self-Esteem and Eating Patterns in Undergraduate Dieters
| NCT ID | NCT07349316 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton |
| Condition | Dietary Restraint |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 150 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-01-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-08-31 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 150 participants in total. It began in 2026-01-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-08-31.
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Brief Summary
People who diet typically believe they can control their weight. People who believe they should control their weight are more likely to have poor body image, low self-esteem and disordered eating. People who believe they should aim for a healthy lifestyle and accept their natural weight have better body image, better self-esteem and less disordered eating. This study will compare three types of education in undergraduate dieters. In the first, the investigators will teach how the body naturally controls weight. In the second, the investigators will teach about healthy eating. In the third, the investigators will teach about how the body naturally controls weight and healthy eating. The study is testing whether teaching about how the body naturally controls weight and healthy eating changes people's beliefs about weight. The study also tests whether changing people's beliefs about weight will change their body satisfaction, their feelings about themselves, and their intention to diet.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Undergraduate students at McMaster University * Individuals who are restricting their eating to try and lose weight. * Self-identified women * Ages 18 or over * Normal (or corrected to normal) hearing * Normal (or corrected to normal) vision Exclusion Criteria: \- Self-identified men
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07349316 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Dietary Restraint. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07349316 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07349316 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at kgobin@stjoes.ca for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07349316 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Hamilton, Canada.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07349316 clinical trial?
NCT07349316 is sponsored by St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. The trial plans to enroll 150 participants.