Instagram to the rescue: app helps teens fight eating disorders
NCT ID NCT04636840
First seen Mar 11, 2026 · Last updated May 08, 2026 · Updated 4 times
Summary
This study tested whether a mobile app could help teens with eating disorders who weren't getting treatment. Researchers recruited 161 teens from Instagram and Facebook. Participants used a self-help app, some with coaching and a social networking feature. The goal was to see if the app could reduce eating disorder symptoms and improve quality of life.
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Washington University School of Medicine
St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States
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