Can a 2.5-Hour writing exercise boost body image and reduce stress in gay men?
NCT ID NCT07369661
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study will test whether a brief self-compassion writing intervention can help gay men in Hong Kong improve body image, reduce minority stress, and increase sexual self-efficacy. Twenty participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group (a 2.5-hour training plus three weeks of writing exercises) or a waiting list. The study focuses on feasibility and early signs of effectiveness.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- brief self-compassion writing intervention
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, low-cost way to help gay men feel better about their bodies and cope with minority stress.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The intervention is brief and may not produce lasting changes.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Hong Kong, Hong Kong