Digital self-help intervention for eating disorders
Efficacy of Juniver, a Digital Self-help Intervention, on Symptoms of Eating Disorders: A Randomised Controlled Trial
This study is testing a new iPhone app designed to help people with eating disorders by providing support and tools to manage their symptoms.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 300 (estimated) |
| Ages | 16 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | King's College London Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (London) |
| Trial ID | NCT06226233 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This project evaluates the effectiveness of the Juniver program, a digital self-help intervention designed for individuals with eating disorders. Delivered through an iPhone app, the program includes an evidence-based curriculum, interactive tools, and moderated peer support groups, integrating Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, and Just-in-Time Adaptive Intervention. The trial will assess the impact of this program on self-reported symptoms of various eating disorders, including Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa. Developed by a team with lived experience and expertise in digital health, the program aims to provide accessible support for those affected by eating disorders.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates include individuals aged 16 or over living in the UK or the US who are experiencing any form of eating disorder.
Not a fit: Patients without access to an iPhone or those currently engaged in medically-driven special diets may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could provide a novel and accessible treatment option for individuals struggling with eating disorders.
How similar studies have performed: While there is growing interest in digital interventions for eating disorders, this specific approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 16 or over * Live in the UK or the US * Any presence and severity of any eating disorder(s): Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorders (OSFED), Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID) and Unspecified Feeding or Eating Disorder (UFED) as measured by the EDE-Q and using item-based algorithms to determine the potential presence of one of these eating disorders * Able to provide informed consent * Willing to provide full contact details including a UK or US address, phone number and email address * Willing to provide contact details for a health care professional with whom they are registered (e.g., a general practitioner or primary care physician) and who the study team can contact if they are concerned about their well-being. Exclusion Criteria: * Lack of access to an iPhone - as Juniver is currently only available for use on the iPhone system. * Partaking in any medically-driven special diets (e.g., linked to Coeliac, Crohn's, PCOS, type 1 or type 2 diabetes) - as these individuals would require more specialist dietary advice than the Juniver program can safely provide. Individuals with these conditions who are not on special diets would be eligible to enrol. * Severe depression as measured by PHQ score \> 20 * Active suicidal intent or plan .- Body Mass Index (BMI) \<15 * Emergency hospital visit or admission within the last month for an eating disorder or other mental health concern
Where this trial is running
London
- King's College London — London, United Kingdom (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Karina Allen, PhD — King's College London
- Study coordinator: Caroline Summers
- Email: caroline@joinjuniver.com
- Phone: 447738492068
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.