Plain-English translation of NCT07094503 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Phase 2 — Testing in a bigger group (up to a few hundred people) to see if the treatment actually works and is still safe.
This study is testing a new chatbot—an artificial intelligence program you use on your smartphone—designed to help prevent eating disorders in teenagers. The chatbot teaches healthy eating habits and positive body image through five lessons based on proven psychological techniques. Researchers want to see if this easy-to-use tool can reach teenagers who might not otherwise have access to eating disorder prevention programs.
Eating disorders are becoming more common in teenagers, especially among groups that have less access to mental health care—like teens from low-income families, LGBTQ+ teens, and teens in rural areas. This treatment aims to make evidence-based prevention available to everyone through technology that's convenient and easy to use.
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If you are randomly assigned to the chatbot group, you will have access to the smartphone program for three months. You will work through five lessons at your own pace that teach you about healthy eating and building a positive relationship with your body. The other group will be placed on a waitlist and given access to the chatbot after six months—so everyone eventually gets to try the program.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 14, 2026 · Not medical advice
United States
Testing effectiveness
Sponsor
Washington University School of Medicine
Enrollment target
~400 participants
Started
June 2024
Primary completion
July 2027
Age range
13 Years – 19 Years
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in July 2026.
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Central contact
Mireya De Los Reyes, B.S/B.A.
Washington University School of Medicine
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