Nature for Body Image

Last updated: May 15, 2025
Sponsor: University of Padova
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Weight Loss

Treatment

Nature for Body Image

Simple nature exposure

Structured Built Environment Exposure

Clinical Study ID

NCT06960668
1216-a
  • Ages 18-35
  • Female
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

Nature exposure has been found to be particularly beneficial for body image, as recent studies have identified a positive association between time spent in nature and positive body image. Positive body image, defined as the ability to accept and respect one's body, has been linked to greater life satisfaction and engagement in healthy behaviors. Conversely, negative body image is recognized as a public health concern due to its detrimental effects on both physical and mental health. It has been associated with symptoms of Body Image Disorders (BIDs), including Eating Disorders (EDs) and Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD).

The Nature for Body Image (NBI) project aimed to examine the impact of a structured nature exposure intervention on improving body image among young women aged 18-35 years.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Females

  • Age 18-35 years old

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Full-blown body image disorder

Study Design

Total Participants: 60
Treatment Group(s): 3
Primary Treatment: Nature for Body Image
Phase:
Study Start date:
May 01, 2025
Estimated Completion Date:
February 28, 2026

Connect with a study center

  • Department of General Psychology, University of Padova

    Padova,
    Italy

    Active - Recruiting

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