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Could a single podcast episode boost body confidence?

NCT ID NCT07113678

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of the West of England Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 19, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether listening to a body confidence podcast episode, with or without a companion journal, can improve how women feel about their appearance. Around 1,800 UK women aged 29-44 who listen to podcasts will be randomly assigned to hear the body confidence episode, the same episode with a journal, or a control podcast. Researchers will measure changes in appearance esteem, mood, and body satisfaction shortly after listening and again one week later.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A podcast episode on body confidence, with or without a supplementary journal of exercises
What this could lead to
If effective, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve body confidence and reduce appearance-related distress in women.
What could go wrong
The intervention is brief and effects may not last beyond a week. Results may not apply to women who don't listen to podcasts or are outside the UK.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

1,351 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

29 to 44 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Be fluent in English * Identify as a woman between 29 and 44 years * Be based in the UK * Has a personal device to complete the study Exclusion Criteria: * Never listens to podcasts * Has listened to part or all of the How To Fail podcast episode featuring Pamela Anderson

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  • C+R Research Services, Inc.

    Chicago, Illinois, 60601, United States

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