Effectiveness of Hatha Yoga and From Feeling to Seeing the Body (FSB) in Female Adolescents and Y… (NCT07512479) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effectiveness of Hatha Yoga and From Feeling to Seeing the Body (FSB) in Female Adolescents and Young Adults With Eating Disorders.
Italy54 participantsStarted 2025-03-10
Plain-language summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the effectiveness of two types of intervention (Hatha Yoga and FSB From Feeling to Seeing the Body - Embodied Experience Intervention for body image) on eating behaviour and body dissatisfaction in females aged 16-25 with eating disorders. The main questions the study aims to answer are:
* Do Hatha Yoga and FSB Intervention have an impact on eating behavior and reductions in body dissatisfaction?
* How do Hatha Yoga and FSB Intervention influence underlying mechanisms such as embodiment, interoceptive awareness, body and functionality appreciation, mindfulness and self-compassion? Researchers will compare the outcomes with a control group that will receive only standard treatment to determine whether the specific Hatha Yoga and FSB interventions have an impact on body dissatisfaction and eating behaviors.
Participants will be divided into three groups:
* Control Group (C): patients will continue with treatment as usual (TAU) which consists of periodic psychiatric, psychotherapeutic, nutritional and dietetic visits.
* Hatha Yoga Group (Y): patients will continue TAU and will additionally attend one weekly Hatha Yoga session.
* From Feeling to Seeing the Body Group (FSB): patients will continue TAU and will additionally attend one weekly FSB session.
Who can participate
Age range
16 Years – 25 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Outpatients receiving treatment at the CPD DNA (Centro Provinciale per i Disturbi della Nutrizione e dell'Alimentazione) in Treviso;
* Diagnosis of Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and/or Bulimia Nervosa (BN);
* Body mass index (BMI) ≥ 17 kg/m²;
* Clinically stable condition during the previous month (i.e., stable weight and no worsening of clinical symptomatology);
* No planned hospital admissions or discharges within the 3 months following enrollment.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Sudden worsening of clinical condition;
* Transition during the treatment phase to a higher level of care (i.e., partial hospitalization, residential treatment, or inpatient admission);
* Irregular attendance (i.e., participation in less than 80% of the total scheduled sessions);
* Discharge during the treatment phase;
* Pregnancy: pregnant women will be excluded, as pregnancy is associated with physiological changes in weight and body shape and may exacerbate body dissatisfaction during the pre- and postpartum periods. Therefore, the exclusion of pregnant women is consistent with the study objectives;
* Previous continuous yoga practice (i.e., for more than 6 months).
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?
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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
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Body Dissatisfaction and Dysfunctional Eating Behaviors as Measured by the Eating Disorder Inventory-3 (EDI-3)