| Unique ID issued by UMIN | UMIN000063012 |
|---|---|
| Receipt number | R000072126 |
| Scientific Title | Effects of Health Education and Pilates Intervention on Body Size Misperception and Drive for Thinness in Young Women |
| Date of disclosure of the study information | 2026/09/24 |
| Last modified on | 2026/09/21 15:47:48 |
Effects of Health Education and Pilates Intervention on Body size Misperception and Drive for Thinness in Young Women
Health Promotion Project for Healthy Body Image
Effects of Health Education and Pilates Intervention on Body Size Misperception and Drive for Thinness in Young Women
Effects of Health Education and Pilates Intervention on Drive for Thinness
| Japan |
Drive for Thinness in Young Women
| Adult |
Others
NO
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of an intervention consisting of health education and Pilates on body size misperception, drive for thinness, and eating behaviors among young women. In addition, this study investigates the relationships between drive for thinness and body size misperception, body esteem, self-manifestation, and sense of loss in one's own body.
Efficacy
To examine the effects of an intervention consisting of a single session of health education and six weeks of Pilates on body size misperception, drive for thinness, and eating behaviors by comparing the intervention and control groups.
1. Change in drive for thinness
2. Change in body size misperception
3. Change in body esteem
4. Change in self-manifestation
5. Change in sense of loss in one's own body
6. Change of eating behaviors
Interventional
Parallel
Non-randomized
Open -no one is blinded
No treatment
2
Educational,Counseling,Training
| Behavior,custom |
The intervention will be conducted among young women aged 18-39 years and will consist of a single health education session and Pilates training performed twice weekly for six weeks.
Questionnaire: A questionnaire assessing drive for thinness will be administered before and after the intervention.
Health education: Risks associated with thinness, Energy balance, Balanced nutrition and healthy eating
Pilates program: Whole-body movement, Trunk integration, Lower-body training, Upper-body training, Mobility and restoration
A questionnaire assessing drive for thinness will be administered before and after the intervention.
| 18 | years-old | <= |
| 39 | years-old | >= |
Female
-Young women residing on or near the Ito Campus of Kyushu University
-Japanese nationality
-Able to understand the purpose of the study and provide written informed consent
-Individuals for whom participation in Pilates is not considered medically appropriate.
-Individuals who have been advised by a physician to restrict physical activity.
-Individuals receiving medical treatment for an eating disorder or other related condition and whose attending physician has restricted physical activity.
-Individuals who develop health problems during the study or are judged unable to participate safely in Pilates training.
-Any other cases deemed inappropriate by the principal investigator
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| 1st name | Hiro |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Kishimoto |
Kyushu University
Faculty of Arts and Science
819-0395
744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
092-802-6071
kishimoto@artsci.kyushu-u.ac.jp
| 1st name | Hiro |
| Middle name | |
| Last name | Kishimoto |
Kyushu University
Faculty of Art and Science
819-0395
744 Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka 819-0395, Japan
092-802-6071
kishimoto@artsci.kyushu-u.ac.jp
Kyushu University
Hiro Kishimoto
Kao Research Council for the Study of Healthcare Science
Non profit foundation
Kyushu University Health Sciences and Counseling Center Joint Ethics Committee
No.744, Motooka, Nishi-ku, Fukuoka, Japan
092-802-5881
kishimoto@artsci.kyushu-u.ac.jp
NO
九州大学(福岡県)
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Open public recruiting
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