The goal of this study is to develop and test a digital program to help people with eating disorders in their everyday lives. The program uses brief surveys and sensor data collected by smartphones to understand when someone may be at higher risk for behaviors like restricting food, binge eating, or using unhealthy weight control behaviors.
Age 18-70
At least 12 ED behaviors from the same behavioral category in the past 12 weeks (i.e., at least 12 binge eating episodes, at least 12 compensatory behaviors, and/or at least 12 instances of dietary restriction)
Ownership of a smartphone
Willingness to complete ecological momentary assessment (EMA) and sensor data collection
Inability to fluently speak, read, and write in English
Body mass index < 17.5 kg/m2
Medical complications of ED symptoms requiring immediate treatment
Current ED-focused therapy
Trustees of Dartmouth College
Lead sponsor
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Collaborator