Plain-English translation of NCT06801197 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This study is testing MI-Coach: ED, a smartphone app designed to help women with eating disorders prepare for treatment while they wait to access regular care programs. The app uses evidence-based techniques to build motivation and confidence through interactive modules that cover topics like self-acceptance, behavior change strategies, and relapse prevention. Researchers want to see whether using the app for four weeks improves people's readiness to engage in actual treatment.
Many people with eating disorders wait weeks or months for treatment to become available. During this waiting period, motivation can decline and symptoms can worsen. This trial explores whether this treatment can bridge that gap by keeping people engaged and motivated until they can access traditional care.
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If you are selected, you will be randomly assigned to either start using the app immediately or wait four weeks before accessing it. Either way, you will use the app for four weeks, working through interactive modules on your smartphone at your own pace. You will answer brief questions about your motivation and readiness for treatment weekly, and complete more comprehensive assessments at 4, 8, and 12 weeks. In total, your participation will last about three months.
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