A mobile app to help improve outcomes in eating disorders

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This project aims to enhance treatment for eating disorders by utilizing a guided self-help mobile app. It focuses on individuals with eating disorders, providing them with personalized support and resources to manage their symptoms. The study will conduct two randomized controlled trials in different settings: one for patients receiving outpatient treatment and another for individuals in the community who are not currently in treatment. The app is designed to empower users with information and skills to cope with their eating disorders effectively.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

The inclusion criteria for study 1 are: (1) \>18 years, (2) with a clinician-formulated diagnosis of eating disorder (i.e., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder) or Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder based on the criteria of the DSM-5-TR, (3) having started TAU within 12 months; (4) with access to Internet connection through a mobile device, (5) Italian speaking.

The inclusion criteria for study 2 are: (1) \>18 years, (2) a score \> 2.77 on the Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire, (3) attending no treatment for eating disorder symptoms but reporting a regular monitoring by their own primary care physician (GP), 4) with access to Internet connection through a mobile device, (4) Italian speaking.

Exclusion Criteria:

For both study 1and 2: acute psychosis, clinical depression or suicidal ideation, pregnancy, use of medication that might influence eating behavior, neurological and visual impairment and Intellectual disability.

Where it's running

• Outpatient Unit for Clinical research and Treatment of Eating Disorders. University Hospital Mater Domini
  Catanzaro, Italy Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Gianluca Lo Coco — University of Palermo
• Study coordinator: Gianluca Lo Coco
• Email: gianluca.lococo@unipa.it
• Phone: +39 09123897725

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.