Body Acceptance Intervention for Postpartum Body Dysmorphia
(BABI Trial)
What You Need to Know Before You Apply
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial aims to determine if a new online program can help new moms feel better about their bodies after giving birth. It compares a 30-minute session called Body Acceptance After Baby (BABI), which uses acceptance skills, to a short infographic about body image and a waitlist group. The trial seeks women in the U.S. who have had a baby in the last year and often feel unhappy with their appearance. As an unphased trial, it offers a unique opportunity for new moms to explore innovative ways to improve body image and well-being.
Do I need to stop taking my current medications for this trial?
The trial information does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. It's best to check with the trial organizers for more details.
Is there any evidence suggesting that this trial's interventions are likely to be safe?
Past research has shown that acceptance-based skills can help women feel less unhappy about their bodies after having a baby. The Body Acceptance after Baby (BABI) program uses these skills, including activities like offering advice to others in similar situations and creating a personal action plan.
The BABI program is non-invasive, meaning it doesn’t involve any medical or physical procedures, and it is designed to be safe and supportive. Studies have shown that programs like BABI can improve body image for new moms without causing harm.
Additionally, the Postpartum Body Image Infographic provides information about body image and ways to improve it. It is also non-invasive and offers helpful tips and education in a quick and easy-to-understand format.
Both treatments aim to help new moms feel better about their bodies and do not pose any known health risks.12345Why are researchers excited about this trial?
Researchers are excited about the Body Acceptance after Baby (BABI) intervention because it offers a fresh approach to addressing postpartum body dysmorphia. Unlike traditional treatments that might focus on diet, exercise, or therapy sessions, BABI emphasizes body acceptance and cognitive techniques. It introduces activities like "unhooking" from negative thoughts and a values clarification exercise, which are not typically part of standard care. Additionally, the program is concise, taking just about 30 minutes, making it accessible and practical for new moms who often have limited time.
What evidence suggests that this trial's treatments could be effective for postpartum body dysmorphia?
Research has shown that programs focused on body image can help new moms feel better about their bodies after giving birth. This trial evaluates two different methods. The first method, the Body Acceptance after Baby (BABI) program, uses acceptance skills, including a technique called cognitive defusion, to manage negative thoughts. The second method involves educational tools, such as infographics, to help new mothers understand changes in their bodies and feel more satisfied. Both the BABI program and infographics offer promising ways to support body image acceptance after having a baby.16789
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
This trial is for women in the U.S. who are at least 18 years old, have given birth within the past year, can read and write English, and feel neutral or dissatisfied with their appearance.Inclusion Criteria
Timeline for a Trial Participant
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Intervention
Participants undergo a single-session online intervention to improve body dissatisfaction. The BABI intervention includes psychoeducation, cognitive defusion, values clarification, peer advice, and action plan creation.
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for changes in body image, body appreciation, and other psychological measures.
What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?
Interventions
- Body Acceptance after Baby (BABI)
Trial Overview
The study compares an online body acceptance session (BABI), a brief educational infographic about postpartum body image, and a waitlist group to see which helps new moms feel better about their bodies.
How Is the Trial Designed?
3
Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Participants will read a brief infographic that includes (1) psychoeducation about body image and the harms of "bounce-back" culture during postpartum and (2) ways to improve body image. This infographic is designed to be read in approximately 2 minutes.
The active condition, BABI, includes (1) psychoeducation about body image during postpartum; (2) psychoeducation about acceptance; (3) an activity to practice "unhooking" (cognitive defusion skill); (4) a values clarification exercise; (5) a peer advice activity (participants give advice in response to vignettes of new moms who are struggling with body image); and (6) the creation of a personalized action plan. BABI is designed to take approximately 30 minutes.
This group will receive no intervention, but will be given access to both active conditions at the end of follow-ups.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Northeastern University
Lead Sponsor
Citations
NCT07422571 | Body Acceptance After Baby Intervention
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