Plain-English translation of NCT06518954 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study asks athletes to share their personal experiences with eating disorders. Researchers want to understand what causes some athletes to develop eating disorders while others don't, and what factors in sports culture—like early specialization, pressure about weight, social media, and coaching practices—may contribute to the problem. The goal is to help the sports world create better prevention strategies and support.
Thirty years ago, researchers identified key causes of eating disorders in athletes, but those findings have never been fully tested again. Since then, sports and society have changed dramatically with social media and increased pressure on young athletes. This research will help the sports world finally take responsibility for preventing eating disorders and understand what can actually help athletes stay healthy.
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You will be interviewed or asked to share your story about your experiences with eating disorders in sports. Researchers will ask about what you believe caused your eating disorder, what made it worse, and what you think could help prevent it in other athletes. The study compares athletes with eating disorders to teammates without them to understand the differences.
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Norway
Collaborators
Norwegian School of Sport Sciences
Enrollment target
~30 participants
Started
November 2024
Primary completion
December 2025
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Age range
16 Years – 50 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in September 2025.
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Central contact
Therese F Mathisen, PhD
Associate Professor
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