SilverCloud Health Mobile Intervention + Social Networking Intervention for Anorexia Nervosa
Recruiting at 3 trial locations
Age: 18+
Sex: Female
Travel: May Be Covered
Time Reimbursement: Varies
Trial Phase: Academic
Waitlist Available
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine
No Placebo Group
Trial Summary
What is the purpose of this trial?
This trial is testing a mobile app designed to help people recovering from anorexia nervosa. The app uses therapy techniques to change negative thoughts and behaviors, and includes coaching and social support features to prevent relapse.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for cisgender women over 18 with anorexia nervosa who have recently finished intensive treatment. Participants must own a mobile phone, speak English, live in the U.S., and have a BMI of at least 17.Inclusion Criteria
Speak English
U.S. residents
Connected with a physician (such as a primary care provider)
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Exclusion Criteria
Individuals who are not connected with a physician (such as a primary care provider)
Individuals who do not own a mobile phone
I do not identify as a cisgender woman.
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Treatment Details
Interventions
- SilverCloud Health Mobile Intervention (Behavioural Intervention)
- Social Networking Intervention: Facebook (Behavioural Intervention)
Trial OverviewThe study is testing a new mobile app designed to support individuals recovering from anorexia. It includes coaching and social networking features to help manage their condition after leaving intensive care.
Participant Groups
3Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Mobile Coached Intervention Plus Social NetworkingExperimental Treatment2 Interventions
Participants randomized to the mobile intervention plus social networking condition will receive access to the mobile app, as well as Facebook social networking component, for 6 consecutive months. Participants will still be able to access other usual care options and will be encouraged to follow the discharge plan provided to them by the eating disorder program from which they were discharged.
Group II: Mobile Coached InterventionExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants randomized to the mobile intervention condition will receive access to the mobile app for 6 consecutive months. Participants will still be able to access other usual care options and will be encouraged to follow the discharge plan provided to them by the eating disorder program from which they were discharged.
Group III: Treatment as UsualActive Control1 Intervention
This group will be encouraged to follow the discharge plan provided to them by the eating disorder program from which they were discharged. Participants will also be encouraged to follow-up with their eating program for additional referral information as needed and/or to reach out to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) and/or Association for Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD ) for assistance with finding treatment providers/resources as needed. NEDA and ANAD provide helplines and online treatment provider databases to help individuals find providers.
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Washington University School of Medicine
Lead Sponsor
Trials
2,027
Recruited
2,353,000+
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Collaborator
Trials
3,007
Recruited
2,852,000+