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INTERconNEcT-Eds: a Guided Self-help Mobile App to Improve Outcome in Eating Disorders

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyAllUniversity of Palermo
NCT06551974 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Eating disorders (EDs) are psychiatric illnesses characterised by pathological eating behaviours, ranging from protracted undereating to recurrent loss of control over eating. Based on the transdiagnostic approach, EDs are triggered and maintained by interpersonal distress and difficulties to manage negative emotions. Thus, interpersonal skills have been implicated as important targets for change in the treatment. In this project, we will adopt digital technologies to improve treatment adherence and outcome of individuals with EDs, by testing the effectiveness of an online self-help program delivered through a mobile app. Specifically, this project aims to establish if an online personalized self-help approach is feasible and effective in ameliorating eating disorder symptoms and distress. We planned to conduct two randomised controlled trials to test the effectiveness of online guided s

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: The inclusion criteria for study 1 are: (1) \>18 years, (2) with a clinician-formulated diagnosis of eating disorder (i.e., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder) or Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder based on the criteria of the DSM-5-TR, (3) having started TAU within 12 months; (4) with access to Internet connection through a mobile device, (5) Italian speaking. The inclusion criteria for study 2 are: (1) \>18 years, (2) a score \> 2.77 on the Eating Disorders Examination Questionnaire, (3) attending no treatment for eating disorder symptoms but reporting a regular monitoring by their own primary care physician (GP), 4) with access to Internet connection through a mobile device, (4) Italian speaking. Exclusion Criteria: For both study 1and 2: acute psychosis, clinical depression or suicidal ideation, pregnancy, use of medication that might influence eating behavior, neurological and visual impairment and Intellectual disability.
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What it tests

  • Guided self-help plus IPT
  • Guided self-help
  • TAU
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Where

1 site
Outpatient Unit for Clinical research and Treatment of Eating Disorders. University Hospital Mater Domini
Catanzaro, Italy
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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