Mirror therapy shows promise for body image struggles in young women

NCT ID NCT07558161

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Kinnaird College for Women Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether repeated positive mirror exposure can help female university students with disordered eating feel better about their bodies and emotions. Seventy-five participants took part in guided sessions where they observed themselves in a mirror and focused on neutral or positive statements. Researchers measured changes in body image and mood before and after the intervention.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Positive mirror exposure (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost psychological tool to help young women feel better about their bodies and reduce emotional distress linked to disordered eating.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with 75 participants, not a large-scale trial. Results may not apply to everyone, and benefits may be modest or short-lived.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Disordered Eating Behavior eating disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

BODY IMAGE DISTURBANCE DISORDERED EATING BEHAVIORS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Kinnaird College for Women

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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