Status:

NOT_YET_RECRUITING

Eating Disorder Chatbot Optimization

Lead Sponsor:

Washington University School of Medicine

Collaborating Sponsors:

New York University

University of South Carolina

Conditions:

Eating Disorders

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to optimize an automated digital chatbot intervention for adults with clinical or subclinical eating disorders.

Detailed Description

Eating disorders (EDs) are common-affecting an estimated 10% of individuals in their lifetimes-and have disabling consequences being associated with high psychiatric comorbidity, impairment, and morta...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • 18+ years old
  • Owns a smartphone
  • Speaks English
  • US resident
  • Screens for a clinical or subclinical eating disorder
  • Low suicidality
  • Not currently in treatment for an eating disorder
  • Does not have a medical condition or take medications that impact appetite/weight
  • Not currently pregnant

Exclusion

  • Below 18 years of age
  • Does not own a smartphone
  • Does not speak English
  • Lives outside the US
  • Screens as: at risk for an eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, atypical anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, or not at risk for an ED
  • High suicidality
  • In treatment for an eating disorder
  • Has a medical condition or takes medication(s) that impact appetite/weight
  • Currently pregnant

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

March 1 2026

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

July 31 2029

Estimated Enrollment :

800 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07218302

Start Date

March 1 2026

End Date

July 31 2029

Last Update

October 22 2025

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Washington University in St. Louis

St Louis, Missouri, United States, 63105