A 6-Week Self-Help plan might ease body dysmorphia in teens
NCT ID NCT07803796
First seen Sep 04, 2026 · Last updated Sep 04, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a six-week self-guided psychological program can reduce symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder in adolescents aged 15 to 18. Participants with symptoms are split into two groups: one receives the program, the other does not. Researchers compare changes in body image, self-compassion, gratitude, mindfulness, and overall well-being before and after the program. The goal is to see if a self-directed approach can bring meaningful improvements without a therapist.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Self-guided psychological intervention for body dysmorphic disorder, delivered over 6 weeks
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a low-cost, accessible way to reduce body dysmorphia symptoms and improve well-being in adolescents.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early trial with 100 participants. The intervention is self-guided, so engagement may vary, and results may not generalize without professional support.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
-
Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
-
About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
-
Sep 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
-
Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
-
Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
- Ages
-
15 to 18 years
- Sex
-
Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
-
Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
Show the full entry requirements Hide the full entry requirements
Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Adolescents aged 15 to 18 years * Male or female participants * Presence of symptoms of Body Dysmorphic Disorder as indicated by the Body Dysmorphic Disorder Questionnaire (BDDQ) * Able to read and understand the language in which the study materials and assessment measures are administered * Willing to participate in the six-week self-guided intervention and complete the required study assessments * Willing to provide informed assent * Written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian, where required * Regular access to the materials required to complete the self-guided intervention Exclusion Criteria: * Participants who do not meet the study screening criteria for symptoms of Body Dysmorphic Disorder * Current participation in another psychological intervention specifically targeting Body Dysmorphic Disorder or body image concerns * Current participation in another clinical trial or structured intervention that could affect the study outcomes * Presence of a severe psychiatric or psychological condition that would interfere with participation in the study or completion of the intervention * Current suicidal ideation or behavior requiring immediate clinical or psychiatric intervention * Cognitive, developmental, neurological, or intellectual difficulties that prevent the participant from understanding the study procedures or completing the assessment measures * Inability or unwillingness to complete the six-week intervention * Inability or unwillingness to complete the pretest and posttest assessments * Failure to provide informed assent or parental/legal guardian consent, where required
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for Body dysmorhpic disorder are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
How to take part
Only the study team decides who joins. These are the ways to reach them.
-
The official record
The full official record for this study. This one lists no contact details, but it is the first place any would appear.
-
A doctor treating you
A doctor who knows your case can contact a study site on your behalf, and can tell you whether this study is worth pursuing at all.
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.