Preventing Disordered Eating and Body Dissatisfaction Among High-risk Pregnant Individuals

Description

The investigators aim to conduct a feasibility randomized controlled trial (RCT) of an eating disorder prevention program (The Body Project, adapted for pregnancy) versus a health education control among pregnant individuals with histories of an ED. The investigators will test the feasibility, implementation outcomes, and its preliminary effectiveness in reducing the risk of elevated disordered eating and body dissatisfaction during pregnancy and postpartum.

Conditions

Eating Disorders, Body Dissatisfaction

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Study overview

The investigators aim to conduct a feasibility randomized controlled trial (RCT) of an eating disorder prevention program (The Body Project, adapted for pregnancy) versus a health education control among pregnant individuals with histories of an ED. The investigators will test the feasibility, implementation outcomes, and its preliminary effectiveness in reducing the risk of elevated disordered eating and body dissatisfaction during pregnancy and postpartum.

Targeting Health and Resilience for Individuals with a Vulnerable Eating History (THRIVE)

Preventing Disordered Eating and Body Dissatisfaction Among High-risk Pregnant Individuals

Condition
Eating Disorders
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Boston

Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02114

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • 1. Within the first or second trimester of pregnancy at enrollment
  • 2. 18 years or older
  • 3. Able to provide informed consent
  • 4. Endorse a self-reported history of an eating disorder or disordered eating behaviors
  • 5. Are willing and able to comply with all group and study procedures
  • 6. English fluency and literacy
  • 1. A diagnosis of bipolar or psychotic disorder, active mania or psychosis or substance abuse, an active eating disorder (active eating disorder symptomology informed by the Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment for Eating Disorders (SBIRT-ED) tool and clinician discretion), being at immediate risk of self-harm
  • 2. Do not have access to a device with a camera

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Massachusetts General Hospital,

Rachel Vanderkruik, PhD, MSc, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, The Center for Women's Mental Health at Massachusetts General Hospital

Study Record Dates

2025-12