Evaluating and Implementing a Smartphone Application Treatment Program for Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder
Eating Disorder, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Eating Disorder focused on measuring Eating Disorders, Bulimia Nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, App, Smartphone, Self-Help, Coaching, Recovery Record, Mobile Phone, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- DSM-V diagnosis of bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder
- Ages 16-65 years
- Has an Apple or Android smartphone with a data plan or daily access to Wi-Fi
- Is able to download smartphone applications from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store to their smartphone
- Lives in Canada
- Provides consent to participate
Exclusion Criteria:
- Actively engaged in psychological treatment, specifically for bulimia nervosa or binge eating disorder
- Lacks English fluency
- High risk for suicide, as determined by the Columbia Suicide Severity Rating Scale (Self-Report Screening Version)
Sites / Locations
- Capital Health District Health Authority
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Active Comparator
Coached Recovery Record App
Uncoached Recovery Record App
Participants will complete the 8-week adaptive Recovery Record app program and will be linked with a healthcare professional who will provide standardized coaching, in the way of feedback and support to participants for the duration of the program.
Participants will complete the 8-week adaptive Recovery Record app program on their own (i.e., without a coach providing feedback and support).