Social media used to find and help teens struggling with eating disorders

NCT ID NCT04636840

Summary

This study tested a mobile app designed to help teenagers with eating disorders. Researchers used Instagram and Facebook to find 161 teens who were not in treatment. They compared different versions of the app, including one with coaching and social features, to see which helped reduce symptoms best.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Washington University School of Medicine

    St Louis, Missouri, 63110, United States

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