Improving Body Image in Middle Schoolers
Summary
The focus of this study is the development of a school-based multimedia product for the prevention of body dissatisfaction and unhealthy weight control behaviors in adolescents. The program is being designed for early adolescents, age 12-14, and will include information on maturation, healthy eating and exercise, skill building modules and media literacy awareness.
Study Design
Allocation: Non-Randomized, Control: Uncontrolled, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Prevention
Conditions
Healthy
Intervention
Education and awareness about body image issues.
Location
Inflexxion, Inc.
Newton
Massachusetts
United States
02464
Status
Completed
Source
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
Results (where available)
Links
- Source: http://clinicaltrials.gov/show/NCT00067652
- Information obtained from ClinicalTrials.gov on July 15, 2010
Medical and Biotech [MESH] Definitions
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