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Education over dieting: study tests if knowledge can break unhealthy weight beliefs

NCT ID NCT07349316

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether teaching female undergraduate dieters about genetics and healthy eating can shift their beliefs about weight control. Participants will watch educational videos and complete questionnaires on body image, self-esteem, and eating habits. The goal is to see if understanding how the body naturally regulates weight leads to healthier attitudes and less restrictive dieting.

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Active substance
Weight science and nutrition education videos
What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that teaching people about genetics and healthy eating improves body image and reduces unhealthy dieting.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study with only 150 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It tests beliefs and intentions, not actual weight loss or health outcomes.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 150 people

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

Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Aug 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Undergraduate students at McMaster University * Individuals who are restricting their eating to try and lose weight. * Self-identified women * Ages 18 or over * Normal (or corrected to normal) hearing * Normal (or corrected to normal) vision Exclusion Criteria: \- Self-identified men

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Conditions

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Dieterich disease

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Dietary restraint Dieters Undergraduate students Women

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • McMaster University

    RECRUITING

    Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 3K7, Canada

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