Body Image Assessment Tool for Eating Disorders

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen bySahib Khalsa, MD, PhD

Age: < 65

Sex: Female

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: Laureate Institute for Brain Research, Inc.

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?

This study aims to compare a new electronic instrument called (here referred to as the 'Body App') with traditional paper and pencil rating scales for assessing how individuals with eating disorders evaluate their body image.

Research Team

Sahib Khalsa, MD, PhD

Principal Investigator

Laureate Institute for Brain Research

Eligibility Criteria

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.

Inclusion Criteria

I have been diagnosed with an eating disorder.

I can walk on my own without help.

You must be able to speak and understand English.

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Exclusion Criteria

You have a very high body weight compared to your height (BMI greater than 41).

You have a mental illness called schizophrenia or any other psychotic disorder.

I am currently having thoughts about harming myself.

Treatment Details

Interventions

Body App (Behavioural Intervention)

Trial OverviewThe 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.

Participant Groups

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