Smart Technology for Anorexia Nervosa Recovery (STAR)
Anorexia Nervosa
About this trial
This is an interventional treatment trial for Anorexia Nervosa focused on measuring Anorexia Nervosa, Adolescents, Smartphone, Therapy Support Tools
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 13 to 18
- Able to read and speak fluent English
- Access to a smartphone
- Received acute treatment for anorexia nervosa [residential, inpatient, partial hospitalization (PHP), or intensive outpatient program (IOP)] within the past two months
- Currently receiving weekly outpatient treatment (or planning to start outpatient treatment) for current anorexia nervosa or past anorexia nervosa (e.g., anorexia nervosa in partial remission).
Exclusion Criteria:
- Uncorrected visual impairments that would prevent smartphone use
- Intellectual or developmental disability
- Medical condition that affects appetite or weight (e.g., thyroid disorder, diabetes, cancer, pregnancy)
- Current psychotic disorder or substance use disorder
- BMI-z < 14 or lab abnormalities indicating medical instability
- Unwillingness for data to be shared with outpatient therapist.
Sites / Locations
- University of Kansas, Wakarusa Research FacilityRecruiting
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Placebo Comparator
Smart Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa Recovery (STAR) app
Present-focused Anorexia Nervosa Coping Treatment (PACT) app
STAR incorporates elements from the Unified Protocol and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to reduce emotion avoidance and improve disordered-eating behaviors and negative emotions. Participants will complete 1-2 weekly modules in STAR for 12 weeks. During this time, participants will continue working with their outpatient therapist. Outcome and target engagement measures will be assessed daily or weekly within the STAR app. Participants will complete additional measures of outcome and target engagement at 3-months and 6-months after treatment. Parents will be asked to complete outcome measures at baseline, 12 weeks, 3-months, and 6-months.
PACT is an adapted form of Present-Centered Therapy and focuses on daily life stressors, problems, and concerns that may impact AN. Participants will complete 1 weekly module in Weeks 1, 2, and 12 and complete a Daily Diary of life stressors thereafter for 9 weeks. During this time, participants will continue working with their outpatient therapist. Outcome and target engagement measures will be assessed daily or weekly within the PACT app. Participants will complete additional measures of outcome and target engagement at 3-months and 6-months after treatment. Parents will be asked to complete outcome measures at baseline, 12 weeks, 3-months, and 6-months.