ACT-ED: Accessibility and Feasibility of an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)-Based Eating Disorder Prevention Program

ACT-ED: ACT-Based Eating Disorder Prevention Program

The goal of this clinical trial is to investigate the accessibility and feasibility of an online group prevention program developed for women at risk for eating disorders. Also, to conduct a preliminary analysis of treatment efficacy. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Does ACT-ED an acceptable intervention for women at risk for eating disorders? Does intervention result in reduced eating pathology?

Participants will:

Join the online, 4-session ACT-based group program Fill the measures at Pre-test, post-test and follow-up assessment

Inclusion Criteria:

• Being a woman aged 18 years or older
• Exhibiting disordered eating behaviors (EDE-Q score ≥ 3.03)
• Experiencing body dissatisfaction (BSQ-34 score ≥ 110)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Current or past diagnosis/treatment for an eating disorder
• Currently receiving psychotherapy
• Currently receiving psychiatric medication (not excluded if there has been no change in treatment in the last 6 months)
• Having chronic psychiatric disorders (e.g. psychosis)
• Having a substance addiction