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A digital toolkit takes on gym culture's body pressure for teen boys

NCT ID NCT07789405

Prevention Sponsor: Norwegian School of Sport Sciences Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Researchers are testing whether a 12-week website-based program can improve body image and psychological well-being among adolescent boys who belong to fitness clubs. The program includes interactive modules on body image, social media literacy, and attitudes toward food and supplements. About 260 boys aged 15 to 18 will be recruited from fitness clubs in Oslo, with some receiving the program and others continuing their usual activities. The study will measure changes in appearance pressure, body appreciation, and quality of life at the end of the program and again six months later.

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Active substance
A 12-week website-based program with interactive modules on body image, psychological well-being, social media literacy, and attitudes toward food and supplements.
What this could lead to
If it works, this program could offer a scalable way to help teenage boys in fitness settings feel better about their bodies and reduce the psychological toll of appearance pressures.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage trial with a modest number of participants, and the outcome depends on how consistently teens engage with the online modules. The benefits may not last beyond the follow-up period.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 260 people

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Expected to start

Jan 2028

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Expected to finish

Sep 2028

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Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

15 to 18 years

Sex

Male participants only

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Inclusion Criteria: * Cisgender boy * Aged 15 to 18 years * Current member of a fitness club * Attends the fitness club at least once per week * Able to read and understand Norwegian * Provides informed consent (parental/guardian consent required for participants younger than 16 years) Exclusion Criteria: * Does not meet one or more of the inclusion criteria * Not able to provide informed consent * Previously enrolled in the study

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Conditions

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Psychological Well-Being

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Body dissatisfaction Body image Healthy young adults Psychological well-being Social media

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