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Athletes speak out: what really triggers eating disorders in sports?

NCT ID NCT06518954

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ostfold University College Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study interviews 30 competitive athletes to learn what they believe causes and triggers eating disorders in sports. Half of the participants have had an eating disorder, and half have not. The goal is to compare their experiences and gather ideas on how to better prevent these issues in athletic environments.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this study could point to better ways to prevent eating disorders in athletes by understanding their own perspectives.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage interview study (30 people) that gathers opinions, not a treatment trial. It may not lead to direct changes or apply to all sports.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2025

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

Athletes are recruited that has a past or current eating disorder, who will also suggest control individuals from the same sports team who have not had an eating disorder and can be invited to the study. These controls will serve as a comparable reference group regarding specific sports/team culture and nuances of personal experiences.

Ages

16 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * previous/current competitive career in sport * cohort 1: athlete with an/with a history of an eating disorder * cohort 2: athlete from the same club without an eating disorder Exclusion Criteria: * disabled athletes * not competitive athlete (below Tier 3)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

eating disorder Feeding and Eating Disorders psychiatric disorder Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport

As listed by the trial registrant

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Eating disorders

How to take part

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  1. The places running it

    2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.

  2. The official record

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Norwegian School of Sport Sciences

    RECRUITING

    Oslo, 0806, Norway

  • Østfold University College

    RECRUITING

    Fredrikstad, 1671, Norway

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