SilverCloud Health Mobile Intervention + Social Networking Intervention for Anorexia Nervosa

Recruiting at 3 trial locations

Overseen By Denise Wilfley

Age: 18+

Sex: Female

Trial Phase: Academic

Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine

Disqualifiers: Non-cisgender, Under 18, BMI below 17, others

No Placebo Group All trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)

Compensation: Varies

Number of Visits: 6

Duration: 6 months

90 Participants Needed

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

U.S. residents

Connected with a physician (such as a primary care provider)

I was discharged from intensive treatment for anorexia nervosa within the last 2 months.

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.

Timeline

Screening

Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial

2-4 weeks

Treatment

Participants receive access to a CBT-based mobile app for post-acute care and relapse prevention for 6 months

6 months

Ongoing virtual support

Follow-up

Participants are monitored for changes in eating disorder psychopathology, BMI, depression, and clinical impairment

3 months

Assessments at 6 and 9 months

Treatment Details

Interventions

• SilverCloud Health Mobile Intervention
• Social Networking Intervention: Facebook

Trial Overview The 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

Group I: Mobile Coached Intervention Plus Social Networking Experimental Treatment 2 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 Intervention Experimental Treatment 1 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 Usual Active Control 1 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.

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+