Implementing an Eating Disorder Prevention Program for Youth in Nova Scotia (NCT06963086) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Implementing an Eating Disorder Prevention Program for Youth in Nova Scotia
Canada120 participantsStarted 2026-01-14
Plain-language summary
The goal of this study is to evaluate the Body Project, which is an eating disorder prevention program for youth 15-22 years old. The main question it aims to answer is 'Can an eating disorder prevention program, specifically the Body Project, be successfully delivered to youth in Nova Scotia'?
This study will determine the feasibility of implementing the Body Project in Nova Scotia by assessing the following objectives:
1. Acceptability (how well the Body Project is received by, and the extent to which it is perceived as meeting the needs of, youth in Nova Scotia).
2. Demand (the extent to which youth in Nova Scotia are interested in and willing to engage with the program).
3. Integration (the extent to which the Body Project is judged as feasible by the group facilitators).
4. Effectiveness (the extent to which the Body Project reduces eating disorder risk factors in youth in Nova Scotia).
Participants will:
* Attend a total of 4-4.5 hours of Body Project group sessions, which are led by peer mentors.
* Complete outcome measure questionnaires before their first session and after their last session.
* Participate in a focus group with their session group members after their last session.
Who can participate
Age range
15 Years – 22 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Self-identify as a girl/woman.
* Be between the ages of 15-22 years old.
* For inclusion in an in-person group, an individual must be currently enrolled as a student at the school where they will participate in sessions.
* For inclusion in a virtual BP group, an individual must live in and/or attend school in Nova Scotia, and have access to a computer (e.g., laptop, desktop computer, cellphone) with internet connection and a webcam that can be used in a private location (if a participant does not have a private location to use when attending sessions, they will be asked to wear headphones).
* Able to complete English computer-based self-report questionnaires (with adequate accommodation, if necessary).
* Provides informed consent (or verbal assent with informed consent provided by parent/guardian).
Exclusion Criteria:
* Previous participation in the Body Project.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Acceptability of the Body Project as measured with focus groups
Timeframe: Immediately following completion of the final Body Project session for each group (week 2 for university and virtual groups; or week 6 for high school in-person groups)