Yoga and body awareness show promise for eating disorder recovery
NCT ID NCT07512479
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This pilot study tested whether adding weekly Hatha yoga or a body-focused therapy (FSB) to standard treatment can improve body image and eating behaviors in young women aged 16-25 with anorexia or bulimia. 54 participants were split into three groups: standard care alone, standard care plus yoga, or standard care plus FSB. The study measured changes in body dissatisfaction, eating behaviors, and related factors like self-compassion and body awareness.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Hatha yoga and a body-focused psychological intervention (FSB)
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these approaches could offer additional, low-cost ways to help young women with eating disorders feel better about their bodies and reduce unhealthy eating behaviors.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 54 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are added on top of standard care, making it hard to separate their specific effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Centro Provinciale per i Disturbi dell'Alimentazione
Treviso, 31100, Italy
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