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Body Image Assessment Tool for Eating Disorders

N/A
Waitlist Available
Led By Sahib Khalsa, MD, PhD
Research Sponsored by Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Inc.
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial
Must have
Primary clinical diagnosis of eating disorder
Independently ambulatory
Must not have
Active suicidal ideation
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up through study completion, an average of 1 year
Awards & highlights
No Placebo-Only Group

Summary

This trial compares a new electronic instrument for assessing body image with traditional paper and pencil rating scales for individuals with eating disorders.

Who is the study for?
This trial is for individuals with eating disorders who are currently in inpatient treatment. Participants must have a smartphone, be able to walk on their own, have a BMI of at least 14 but not over 41, and speak English. People with suicidal thoughts or psychotic disorders like schizophrenia aren't eligible.
What is being tested?
The study is testing the 'Body App', an electronic tool designed to assess body image among those with eating disorders. It will be compared to traditional methods involving paper and pencil rating scales.
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves using an app rather than medication, typical drug side effects are not expected. However, participants may experience emotional or psychological discomfort while reflecting on their body image during assessments.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria below
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I have been diagnosed with an eating disorder.
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I can walk on my own without help.
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I am currently hospitalized for an eating disorder treatment.

Exclusion Criteria

You may be eligible for the trial if you check “No” for criteria below:
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I am currently having thoughts about harming myself.

Timeline

Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~through study completion, an average of 1 year
This trial's timeline: 3 weeks for screening, Varies for treatment, and through study completion, an average of 1 year for reporting.

Treatment Details

Study Objectives

Study objectives can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.
Primary study objectives
Body image distortion score on the Body App Tool
Secondary study objectives
Body dysmorphic concerns on the Dysmorphic Concerns Questionnaire
Body image dissatisfaction score on the Photographic Figure Rating Scale
Body image disturbance on the Body Appreciation Scale-2
+3 more

Awards & Highlights

No Placebo-Only Group
All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.

Trial Design

2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Group I: Healthy comparisonExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Measurement of body image via Body App and relationship to body measurement
Group II: Eating disorderExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Measurement of body image via Body App and relationship to body measurement

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Who is running the clinical trial?

Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Inc.Lead Sponsor
52 Previous Clinical Trials
5,305 Total Patients Enrolled
2 Trials studying Eating Disorders
1,371 Patients Enrolled for Eating Disorders
Sahib Khalsa, MD, PhDPrincipal InvestigatorLaureate Institute for Brain Research
3 Previous Clinical Trials
155 Total Patients Enrolled
~17 spots leftby Dec 2025