Single-session intervention to prevent eating disorders
A Single-session Intervention Adaptation of the Habit Framework for the Prevention of Eating Disorders
This study is testing a quick, one-time session to help prevent eating disorders in teenagers who might be at risk.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 160 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 22 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Virginia Commonwealth University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Richmond, Virginia) |
| Trial ID | NCT06861608 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This intervention aims to test a single-session approach for preventing eating disorders, particularly targeting adolescents at risk. The study involves screening participants using a questionnaire, followed by a 30-minute intervention session and subsequent questionnaires to assess outcomes. By addressing barriers to accessing care, this approach seeks to provide a more accessible method for prevention. The intervention is designed to be efficient and effective, potentially reaching a larger population in need.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adolescents with an EAT-26 score of 20 or higher, indicating a risk for developing eating disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who do not meet the referral criteria or those who cannot complete the required surveys may not benefit from this intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the incidence of eating disorders among at-risk adolescents.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise for single-session interventions in addressing other psychiatric issues, suggesting potential for success in this novel application.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * EAT-26 score ≥ 20 ( EAT-26, participants will meet the "referral criteria" which includes a score of 20 or more or meeting frequency criteria on bingeing, purging, laxative/diuretic use, and/or exercise.) * English-language fluency, self-reported3 * Access to a phone, tablet, or computer Exclusion Criteria: * Failure to correctly complete one of the attention checks in the survey prior to the intervention * Failure to correctly complete both anagram tasks in the survey prior to the intervention * Completion of the screening survey or pre-intervention surveys in an improbably fast time
Where this trial is running
Richmond, Virginia
- Virginia Commonwealth University — Richmond, Virginia, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Courtney Breiner — Virginia Commonwealth University
- Study coordinator: Courtney Breiner
- Email: breinerc@vcu.edu
- Phone: 518-376-2543
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.