Eating AttitudesNCT07573774
"Body, Mind, and Self: ACT With Psychoeducation for Female Students Facing Eating Challenges"
A study testing receive acceptance and commitment therapy integrated with psychoeducation intervention sessions and regular care in people with Eating Attitudes, run by Shereen at 1 site in Egypt.
Trial summary
Background: Disturbed eating attitudes are complex mental health conditions that often involve distorted body-image perception, low self-esteem, and heightened anxiety, and affect physical, emotional, and social well-being. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 25 years, women only
- Conditions the study is for
- Eating Attitudes
- What is being tested?
- receive acceptance and commitment therapy integrated with psychoeducation intervention sessions and regular care
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 1 siteEgypt
- Study dates
- 15 Jan 2026to 19 Apr 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 25 years
- Women only
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult
Who may be able to join
- 18 and 25 years of age which is the range fit for college students,
- had experience with disturbed eating attitudes,
- able to communicate and participate.
Who cannot join
- had severe psychiatric comorbidity (psychosis, substance abuse) or
- cognitive impairment.
- not willing to participate in the study,
- not willing to provide written consent
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Background: Disturbed eating attitudes are complex mental health conditions that often involve distorted body-image perception, low self-esteem, and heightened anxiety, and affect physical, emotional, and social well-being. Globally, they are considered major mental health problems, particularly among adolescents and young adults. So, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy integrated with psychoeducation on self-esteem, body-image perception, and anxiety among female university students with disturbed eating attitudes. Subjects and method: A quasi-experimental research (pre/post) two groups (study/control) design was utilized from JAN 2026 to APRIL 2026. Setting: The study was conducted at the four faculties, Menoufia University, Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. Subjects: A purposive sample of 120 students was selected from the previously mentioned setting. Tools of data collection: Five valid tools were used in data collection, tool 1: A structured interview questionnaire to assess socio-demographic characteristics of the studied subjects, tool 2: Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) a widely used measure of self-esteem, tool 3: Body Appreciation Scale (BAS) to assess positive body image by measuring acceptance, favorable opinions, respect, and protective behaviors toward one's body, tool 4: Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) to measure the severity of anxiety symptoms in adults and adolescents, tool 5: The Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) widely used screening tools for identifying symptoms of anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders in both clinical and non-clinical populations. Data was analyzed at two points: pre- and post-intervention. Results: Showed no statistically significant differences between the two groups in the levels of self-esteem, body image perception, anxiety, and disturbed eating attitudes pre-intervention. But post intervention, the study group exhibited significant improvement in self-esteem, body image perception, anxiety, and disturbed eating attitudes. Conclusion: The acceptance and commitment therapy integrated with psychoeducation effectively enhances self-esteem, body-image perception, reduces anxiety, and improves disturbed eating attitudes among female university students with disturbed eating attitudes (study group). Recommendations: Offer simulation-based training for handling complex eating disorder cases, establish multidisciplinary teams (Nurses, psychologists, dietitians) for holistic care plans, Advocate for community awareness programs to reduce stigma and promote early intervention, and develop digital well-being initiatives, including social media detox strategies, as part of adolescence education.
- Conditions
- Eating Attitudes
- Being tested
- receive acceptance and commitment therapy integrated with psychoeducation intervention sessions, regular care
- Keywords
- self esteem, body image perception, anxiety
- Medical subject headings
- Anxiety Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
receive acceptance and commitment therapy integrated with psychoeducation intervention sessionsBehavioural
-Study group students were divided into 6 subgroups of 10 students each. Each subgroup was provided with eight acceptance and commitment therapy integrated with psychoeducation intervention sessions (one session per week on each Sunday for eight consecutive weeks), each lasting approximately 45-60 minutes. The sessions were conducted by one researcher for each group, with six groups being accommodated per day. The sessions given for each researcher are two groups per day which take place from 10 am to 10:45 or 11 am and from 11:15 am to 12:00 or 12:15 pm. The program was implemented over a period of 8 weeks, completing the sessions within two months.
regular careOther
control group (N = 60): did not receive the acceptance and commitment therapy integrated with psychoeducation sessions during the study period.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| study groups | Experimental | will receive the sessions Receives: Behavioral: receive acceptance and commitment therapy integrated with psychoeducation intervention sessions |
| control group | Active comparator | will not receive the sessions only regular care Receives: Other: regular care |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale Score range: SCORE RANGE FROM 10 to 40
HIGHER score means higher self-esteem
Measured: 8 weeks
Secondary outcomes (1)
The Body Appreciation Scale, scores range 10-50
high score mean higher or good body-image perception
Measured: 8 weeks
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted7 May 2026
- Study start15 Jan 2026
- Primary completion19 Apr 2026
- Study completion19 Apr 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Eating AttitudesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Shereen
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Menoufia University
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Shereen, Menoufia University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07573774
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- ERCNMA 1000/4/1/192/26
- Status last verified
- May 2026
- First submitted
- 21 Apr 2026
- Last updated
- 7 May 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 7 May 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- "Body, Mind, and Self: ACT With Psychoeducation for Female Students Facing Eating Challenges"
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07573774
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- ERCNMA 1000/4/1/192/26
- Conditions
- Eating Attitudes
- Keywords
- self esteem, body image perception, anxiety
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- ShereenUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Menoufia University
- Study start
- 15 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 19 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 19 Apr 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 7 May 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
Background: Disturbed eating attitudes are complex mental health conditions that often involve distorted body-image perception, low self-esteem, and heightened anxiety, and affect physical, emotional, and social well-being. Globally, they are considered major mental health problems, particularly among adolescents and young adults. So, this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of acceptance and commitment therapy integrated with psychoeducation on self-esteem, body-image perception, and anxiety among female university students with disturbed eating attitudes. Subjects and method: A quasi-experimental research (pre/post) two groups (study/control) design was utilized from JAN 2026 to APRIL 2026. Setting: The study was conducted at the four faculties, Menoufia University, Menoufia Governorate, Egypt. Subjects: A purposive sample of 120 students was selected from the previously mentioned setting. Tools of data collection: Five valid tools were used in data collection, tool 1: A structured interview questionnaire to assess socio-demographic characteristics of the studied subjects, tool 2: Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) a widely used measure of self-esteem, tool 3: Body Appreciation Scale (BAS) to assess positive body image by measuring acceptance, favorable opinions, respect, and protective behaviors toward one's body, tool 4: Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) to measure the severity of anxiety symptoms in adults and adolescents, tool 5: The Eating Attitudes Test (EAT-26) widely used screening tools for identifying symptoms of anorexia nervosa and other eating disorders in both clinical and non-clinical populations. Data was analyzed at two points: pre- and post-intervention. Results: Showed no statistically significant differences between the two groups in the levels of self-esteem, body image perception, anxiety, and disturbed eating attitudes pre-intervention. But post intervention, the study group exhibited significant improvement in self-esteem, body image perception, anxiety, and disturbed eating attitudes. Conclusion: The acceptance and commitment therapy integrated with psychoeducation effectively enhances self-esteem, body-image perception, reduces anxiety, and improves disturbed eating attitudes among female university students with disturbed eating attitudes (study group). Recommendations: Offer simulation-based training for handling complex eating disorder cases, establish multidisciplinary teams (Nurses, psychologists, dietitians) for holistic care plans, Advocate for community awareness programs to reduce stigma and promote early intervention, and develop digital well-being initiatives, including social media detox strategies, as part of adolescence education.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Crossover
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| study groups | Experimental | Behavioral: receive acceptance and commitment therapy integrated with psychoeducation intervention sessionswill receive the sessions |
| control group | Active comparator | Other: regular carewill not receive the sessions only regular care |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 25 years
- Sex
- Female only
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 18 and 25 years of age which is the range fit for college students,
- had experience with disturbed eating attitudes,
- able to communicate and participate.
Key exclusion criteria (4 listed)
- had severe psychiatric comorbidity (psychosis, substance abuse) or
- cognitive impairment.
- not willing to participate in the study,
- not willing to provide written consent
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| receive acceptance and commitment therapy integrated with psychoeducation intervention sessions-Study group students were divided into 6 subgroups of 10 students each. Each subgroup was provided with eight acceptance and commitment therapy integrated with psychoeducation intervention sessions (one session per week on each Sunday for eight consecutive weeks), each lasting approximately 45-60 minutes. The sessions were conducted by one researcher for each group, with six groups being accommodated per day. The sessions given for each researcher are two groups per day which take place from 10 am to 10:45 or 11 am and from 11:15 am to 12:00 or 12:15 pm. The program was implemented over a period of 8 weeks, completing the sessions within two months. | Behavioural | study groups |
| regular carecontrol group (N = 60): did not receive the acceptance and commitment therapy integrated with psychoeducation sessions during the study period. | Other | control group |
Primary outcome
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale Score range: SCORE RANGE FROM 10 to 40
Time frame: 8 weeks
HIGHER score means higher self-esteem
1 secondary outcome
The Body Appreciation Scale, scores range 10-50
Time frame: 8 weeks
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 7 May 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing receive acceptance and commitment therapy integrated with psychoeducation intervention sessions and regular care in people with Eating Attitudes, run by Shereen at 1 site in Egypt.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 7 May 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Egypt. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale Score range: SCORE RANGE FROM 10 to 40 (time frame: 8 weeks). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 7 May 2026.