Eating Disorder Dynamic Intervention
Official title: Rapid Innovation of Precision Psychiatry Interventions Using Dynamic Systems Modeling and Ecological Quasi-Experiments
Run by Trustees of Dartmouth College · NCT07600671 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A digital program is tested to help adults with eating disorders by sending real-time, personalized coping tips based on smartphone surveys and sensor data.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 170 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Trustees of Dartmouth College Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lebanon, New Hampshire) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | July 8, 2026 |
| Main results expected | January 31, 2030 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2030 |
| Registry record updated | July 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07600671 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults 18-70 with a history of frequent eating disorder behaviors who own a smartphone and are willing to use EMA and sensor data collection in the U.S. and have a primary care provider or be willing to establish one.
✕Probably not a fit
Individuals with limited English proficiency, BMI under 17.5, current ED-focused therapy, severe psychopathology, or other exclusion criteria may not benefit from the program.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This interventional study enrolls adults with various eating disorders to collect real-time information about thoughts, feelings, and behaviors through daily surveys and passive sensor data. The program provides just-in-time, tailored suggestions to support coping skills during high-risk moments. Researchers aim to identify personal risk patterns, compare which therapy skills work best in daily life, and evaluate how usable and acceptable the digital support is. Outcomes will inform whether the digital intervention reduces eating disorder behaviors and improves daily functioning. The study is led by Dartmouth College with NIH collaboration and is conducted in the United States.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, participants may experience fewer eating disorder behaviors and better ability to cope in everyday situations.
How similar studies have gone: Prior digital health approaches using just-in-time support and EMA data have shown promise in addressing eating behaviors, though this exact real-time predictive approach is relatively novel in this context.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age 18-70 2. At least 12 ED behaviors from the same behavioral category in the past 12 weeks (i.e., at least 12 binge eating episodes, at least 12 compensatory behaviors, and/or at least 12 instances of dietary restriction) 3. Ownership of a smartphone 4. Willingness to complete ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and sensor data collection 5. Live in the United States 6. Has a primary care provider or is willing to establish a primary care provider Exclusion Criteria: 1. Inability to fluently speak, read, and write in English 2. Body mass index \< 17.5 kg/m2 3. Medical complications of ED symptoms requiring immediate treatment 4. Current ED-focused therapy 5. Severe psychopathology (i.e., active suicidal ideation, psychosis, bipolar disorder, or substance use disorder) or intellectual disability inhibiting engagement in study protocols
Where it's running
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Dartmouth College
Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Emily K Presseller, PhD
- Email: emily.k.presseller@dartmouth.edu
- Phone: (203) 974-2949
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.