Positive Mirror Exposure for Body Image in Female Students With Disordered Eating

NCT07558161 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: OCD2026
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 75
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study aims to examine the efficacy of repeated positive mirror exposure in improving body image and emotional affect among female university students with disordered eating symptoms. Disturbances in body image and negative affect are common among individuals experiencing disordered eating behaviors. Positive mirror exposure is a psychological intervention designed to promote body acceptance and reduce appearance-related distress by encouraging individuals to focus on neutral or positive aspects of their bodies during mirror viewing. In this study, participants undergo repeated sessions of guided positive mirror exposure. Changes in body image and affect are assessed using standardized psychological measures before and after the intervention. The findings of this study are expected to contribute to the development of accessible and effective interventions for improving body image and emotional well-being in at-risk populations.

Conditions

Body Image Disturbance; Disordered Eating Behaviors

Keywords

Positive Mirror Exposure; Affect; Body Dissatisfaction; Body Image; Emotional Well-being; Female University Students

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Positive and Negative Affect

  Emotional affect will be measured using a standardized scale assessing positive and negative emotional states. Changes in affect will be evaluated from pre- to post-intervention.

  Pre-intervention to post-intervention

• Body Image

  Body image will be assessed using a standardized self-report measure evaluating participants' perceptions, attitudes, and satisfaction with their body. Scores will be compared before and after the intervention to assess improvement.

  Pre-intervention to post-intervention (e.g., baseline to 4 weeks)

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Change in Disordered Eating Symptoms

  Pre-intervention to post-intervention (e.g., baseline to 4 weeks)

Study Arms (3)

Full Positive Mirror Exposure

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants received full positive mirror exposure involving guided observation of their entire body while verbalizing positive and accepting statements across repeated sessions.

Behavioral: Positive Mirror Exposure

Partial Positive Mirror Exposure

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants received partial positive mirror exposure focusing on selected body areas with guided positive or neutral verbalizations during mirror viewing sessions.

Behavioral: Positive Mirror Exposure

Neutral Mirror Exposure

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Participants engaged in neutral mirror exposure without emphasis on positive evaluation, serving as a comparison condition.

Behavioral: Positive Mirror Exposure

Interventions

Positive Mirror Exposure BEHAVIORAL

A structured behavioral intervention involving repeated mirror exposure sessions in which participants observe their bodies and engage in guided verbalization of positive or neutral statements. The intervention is designed to improve body image and emotional affect through increased body acceptance and reduced negative self-evaluation.

Full Positive Mirror Exposure; Neutral Mirror Exposure; Partial Positive Mirror Exposure

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 25 Years
• Sex: female
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Female university students Aged between 18 and 25 years Presence of disordered eating symptoms as assessed by a screening measure Willingness to participate in mirror exposure sessions Ability to provide informed consent

You may not qualify if:

• Current diagnosis of a severe psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychosis, severe depression) Current treatment for an eating disorder Medical conditions affecting weight or eating behavior Inability to participate in intervention sessions

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Kinnaird College for Women: lead

Study Sites (1)

Kinnaird College for Women

Lahore, Punjab Province, 54000, Pakistan

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Disordered Eating Behavior

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior; Feeding and Eating Disorders; Mental Disorders

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: NON RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: TREATMENT
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: MS Scholar

Model Details: Participants were assigned to one of three groups: full positive mirror exposure, partial positive mirror exposure, and neutral mirror exposure. Each group received a different form of the intervention to compare their effects on body image and affect.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 23, 2026
• First Posted: April 30, 2026
• Study Start: August 18, 2025
• Primary Completion: January 7, 2026
• Study Completion: March 10, 2026
• Last Updated: April 30, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

PA (1)