| CTRI Number |
CTRI/2025/07/091123 [Registered on: 18/07/2025] Trial Registered Prospectively |
| Last Modified On: |
17/07/2025 |
| Post Graduate Thesis |
Yes |
| Type of Trial |
Observational |
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Type of Study
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Cross Sectional Study |
| Study Design |
Other |
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Public Title of Study
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Impact of Diet Culture, Social Media, Body Image Perception on Eating Behaviors in Young Adults
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Scientific Title of Study
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Impact of Diet Culture, Social Media, and Body Image Perception on eating Behaviors in Young Adults
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| Trial Acronym |
NIL |
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Secondary IDs if Any
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| Secondary ID |
Identifier |
| NIL |
NIL |
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Details of Principal Investigator or overall Trial Coordinator (multi-center study)
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| Name |
Vidhi Jitendra Mistry |
| Designation |
Post Graduate Student |
| Affiliation |
Dr BMN College of Home Science |
| Address |
Divya Rishi Apartemnt,338, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Matunga, Mumbai -400019
Mumbai
MAHARASHTRA
400019
India |
| Phone |
9326960443 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
vidhimistry561@gmail.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Scientific Query
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| Name |
Dr Lakshmi Menon |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Dr BMN College of Home science |
| Address |
Divya Rishi Apartemnt,338, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Matunga, Mumbai -400019
Mumbai
MAHARASHTRA
400019
India |
| Phone |
9003072531 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
lakshmimenon@bmncollege.com |
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Details of Contact Person
Public Query
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| Name |
Dr Lakshmi Menon |
| Designation |
Assistant Professor |
| Affiliation |
Dr BMN College of Home science |
| Address |
Divya Rishi Apartemnt,338, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Matunga, Mumbai -400019
Mumbai
MAHARASHTRA
400019
India |
| Phone |
9003072531 |
| Fax |
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| Email |
lakshmimenon@bmncollege.com |
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Source of Monetary or Material Support
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Primary Sponsor
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| Name |
Vidhi Mistry |
| Address |
Divya Rishi Apartment, 338, R.A. Kidwai Marg, Matunga East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400019 |
| Type of Sponsor |
Other [Self] |
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Details of Secondary Sponsor
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Countries of Recruitment
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India |
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Sites of Study
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| No of Sites = 1 |
| Name of Principal
Investigator |
Name of Site |
Site Address |
Phone/Fax/Email |
| Dr Lakshmi Menon |
Dr BMN College of Home Science |
Divya Rishi Apartemnt,338, Rafi Ahmed Kidwai Road, Matunga, Mumbai -400019
Mumbai
MAHARASHTRA |
9003072531
lakshmimenon@bmncollege.com |
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Details of Ethics Committee
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| No of Ethics Committees= 1 |
| Name of Committee |
Approval Status |
| Seva Mandal Education Society |
Approved |
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Regulatory Clearance Status from DCGI
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Health Condition / Problems Studied
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| Health Type |
Condition |
| Healthy Human Volunteers |
Individuals with no diseased conditions |
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Intervention / Comparator Agent
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| Type |
Name |
Details |
| Intervention |
Nil |
Observational study, hence no intervention needed |
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Inclusion Criteria
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| Age From |
18.00 Year(s) |
| Age To |
30.00 Year(s) |
| Gender |
Both |
| Details |
Healthy Young adults (18-30 years old) of any body mass index (BMI kg/m²)
Active social media users (minimum 1 hour/day, online blogs, microblogs, content communities, or social networking sites) for engagement, e.g., sharing, commenting, liking, or image-related activities
Individuals with prior exposure to diet culture content
Individuals who provide informed consent.
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| ExclusionCriteria |
| Details |
Non-social media users.
Young adults with nutrition knowledge and a profession
Young adults with pre-diagnosed chronic illness, psychological disorders, eating disorders, internet addiction, or partaking in risky health behaviors (e.g., smoking, heavy alcohol, drug use). |
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Method of Generating Random Sequence
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Not Applicable |
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Method of Concealment
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Not Applicable |
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Blinding/Masking
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Not Applicable |
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Primary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
| Examine the impact of diet culture, social media, and body image perception on eating behaviors among young adults using self-reported questionnaire and interview method. |
Baseline (single time point during study period) |
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Secondary Outcome
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| Outcome |
TimePoints |
Social Media Usage using Social Media Usage questionnaire
Eating Behaviour measured using Dutch eating behavior questionnairre & EAT 26
Body image perception using Rowes Questionnaire |
Baseline (single time point during study period) |
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Target Sample Size
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Total Sample Size="150"
Sample Size from India="150"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (Total)= "Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials"
Final Enrollment numbers achieved (India)="Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials" |
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Phase of Trial
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N/A |
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Date of First Enrollment (India)
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28/07/2025 |
| Date of Study Completion (India) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
| Date of First Enrollment (Global) |
Date Missing |
| Date of Study Completion (Global) |
Applicable only for Completed/Terminated trials |
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Estimated Duration of Trial
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Years="0"
Months="0"
Days="0" |
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Recruitment Status of Trial (Global)
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Not Applicable |
| Recruitment Status of Trial (India) |
Not Yet Recruiting |
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Publication Details
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N/A |
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Individual Participant Data (IPD) Sharing Statement
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Will individual participant data (IPD) be shared publicly (including data dictionaries)?
Response - NO
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Brief Summary
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This study aims to examine the impact of diet culture, social media exposure, and body image perception on eating behaviours among young adults aged 18 to 30 years. It explores how digital content and societal beauty standards influence emotional and cognitive patterns related to food. Using validated tools such as the DEBQ and EAT-26, the study assesses disordered eating patterns, while also evaluating body image concerns and the extent of social media engagement. The findings are expected to contribute to a better understanding of the psychological and behavioral outcomes linked to diet culture and digital influence in young adults. |