Could an iPhone app help beat eating disorders?
NCT ID NCT06226233
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a digital self-help app called Juniver can reduce symptoms of eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating. 300 adults in the UK and US will use the app for 12 weeks and report their symptoms. The app includes therapy-based lessons, interactive tools, and peer support groups.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Juniver program (digital self-help app)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could provide a widely accessible, low-cost digital tool to help people manage eating disorder symptoms from home.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-stage trial with no blinding or placebo control, and results rely on self-reported symptoms. The app may not work for severe cases or those without an iPhone.
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Conditions
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Locations
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King's College London
London, London, SE5 8AZ, United Kingdom
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