U.S., Feb. 25 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07430891) titled 'Exercise-Based Obesity Simulation and Weight Bias' on Feb. 18.
Brief Summary: This study examines whether an exercise-based simulation can reduce weight bias and improve professional skills among health professions students. Weight stigma in healthcare settings can negatively affect patient communication, clinical decision-making, and patient engagement in health-promoting behaviors.
In this randomized controlled trial, undergraduate health professions students were assigned to one of three groups: (1) a control group completing a communication module and light stretching, (2) an exercise-only group completing treadmill walking, or...