App aims to shield visually impaired youth from social media's body image pitfalls
NCT ID NCT07741500
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests a 3-week digital program delivered through the VIPPSTAR app, designed to help children and adolescents with visual impairment build a healthier body image and become more critical of social media content. Participants aged 10-18 will complete daily exercises and answer questions about their body satisfaction, self-esteem, and social media habits. The goal is to see whether these digital tools can reduce harmful comparisons and boost positive self-perception in this group.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- Digital body image and social media literacy intervention delivered via the VIPPSTAR app
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this app-based program could offer a scalable way to support healthier body image and self-esteem in young people with visual impairment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 15 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is brief (3 weeks), and any benefits might not last.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Faculty Social Sciences KU Leuven, Leuven, 3000
Leuven, 3000, Belgium
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UZ Leuven, Leuven, 3000
Leuven, Belgium
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