Teen body image program shows promise in large school trial

NCT ID NCT07158593

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This completed trial tested a school-based program called 'Claudia Carraro' in over 1,200 Italian high school students. The program teaches teens to focus less on weight and shape and more on healthy eating and activity. Researchers compared students who took the program to those on a waitlist, measuring eating disorder symptoms and physical activity after 24 weeks.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Claudia Carraro prevention program (cognitive-behavioral school-based intervention)

What this could lead to

If successful, this program could be a low-cost way to help teens build healthier body image and eating habits, potentially reducing eating disorder risk.

What could go wrong

This is a completed trial, but results may not apply to all schools or cultures. The program's long-term impact beyond 24 weeks is unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Feeding and Eating Disorders eating disorder prevention target

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Villa Garda Hospital

    Verona, Veneto, 37138, Italy