The effectiveness of an online prevention and early intervention program for young people at risk for eating disorders: a randomised controlled trial

Recruiting

• Conditions: Eating disorders; Mental Health - Eating disorders

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615001250527
• Lead Sponsor: The Australian National University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-11-16
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 229

Inclusion Criteria

Aged between 18 and 25, having a score of score of >57 on the on the Weight Concern Scale (WCS), having subclinical behavioural symptoms of an eating disorder (e.g., binge eating, vomiting, use of laxatives) according to the Short Evaluation of Eating Disorders (SEED), having regular Internet access, comfortable with using the Internet, no vision or reading problems and a willingness to participate in weekly online group chats and provide an email address.

Exclusion Criteria

Individuals who meet the diagnostic criteria for an eating disorder (according to the self-report screening), or who indicate that they are currently in treatment for an eating disorder will be excluded from the study. Participants who self-report a diagnosis of an eating disorder, a substance-related disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, schizophrenia, or a personality disorder will also be excluded.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified