Can a team effort shield young athletes from eating disorders?
NCT ID NCT07750301
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests a program called HADAS, designed to prevent eating disorders and body image dissatisfaction in adolescent female athletes aged 12 to 16 who compete in aesthetic sports like gymnastics and figure skating. The program works with athletes, their coaches, and their families to address the unique pressures these athletes face. Researchers will compare athletes whose clubs receive the program to those who continue with standard training, tracking changes in eating disorder risk and body image over a year.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- The HADAS Program, a multi-level psychoeducational intervention involving group sessions for athletes, workshops for coaches, and sessions for families
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this program could offer a new way to prevent eating disorders and improve body image in adolescent female athletes in aesthetic sports.
- What could go wrong
- This is a relatively small trial, and the program's success may depend on how well it is implemented across different clubs. It may not work for all athletes or in all settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Universidad Miguel Hernández de Elche - Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health
Elche, Alicante, 03202, Spain
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