NCT06945796

ACT-ED: Accessibility and Feasibility of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-Based Eating Disorder Prevention Program

ACT-ED: ACT-Based Eating Disorder Prevention Program

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 5 (actual)
• Sponsor: Ibn Haldun University · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the accessibility and feasibility of an online group prevention program developed for women at risk for eating disorders. Also, to conduct a preliminary analysis of treatment efficacy. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does ACT-ED an acceptable intervention for women at risk for eating disorders? Does intervention result in reduced eating pathology? Participants will: Join the online, 4-session ACT-based group program Fill the measures at Pre-test, post-test and follow-up assessment

Conditions

• Eating Disorders Symptoms
• Eating Pathology
• Disordered Eating Behaviors

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	ACT based eating disorder prevention program	This intervention protocol was developed specifically for women who have body dissatisfaction and disordered eating behaviors. Based on the psychological flexibility model (hexaflex), it is designed to improve people's body image flexibility using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy techniques. Interventions related to the dimensions of the hexaflex were made during each session. The first session covers values and goal setting. The second session includes creative hopelessness, acceptance, and self-compassion. The third session covers defusion and mindfulness. The last session focuses on self-as-context exercises and the combined use of skills for committed action.

Timeline

• Start date: 2024-11-18
• Primary completion: 2025-02-02
• Completion: 2025-02-02
• First posted: 2025-04-25
• Last updated: 2025-06-10

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)