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Mirror therapy shows promise for body image struggles in young women

NCT ID NCT07558161

Symptom relief Sponsor: Kinnaird College for Women Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether repeated positive mirror exposure can help female university students with disordered eating feel better about their bodies and emotions. Seventy-five participants took part in guided sessions where they observed themselves in a mirror and focused on neutral or positive statements. Researchers measured changes in body image and mood before and after the intervention.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Positive mirror exposure (behavioral intervention)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost psychological tool to help young women feel better about their bodies and reduce emotional distress linked to disordered eating.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 75 participants, not a large-scale trial. Results may not apply to everyone, and benefits may be modest or short-lived.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

75 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Aug 2025

Finished

Mar 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 25 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female university students Aged between 18 and 25 years Presence of disordered eating symptoms as assessed by a screening measure Willingness to participate in mirror exposure sessions Ability to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Current diagnosis of a severe psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychosis, severe depression) Current treatment for an eating disorder Medical conditions affecting weight or eating behavior Inability to participate in intervention sessions

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Conditions

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Disordered Eating Behavior eating disorder

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Body image disturbance Disordered eating behaviors

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kinnaird College for Women

    Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

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