Be Body Brave
About the Study
Be Body Brave (BBB) is a research study designed to implement an accessible exposure-based treatment for eating disorders. This study could help us improve clinical outcomes for people with eating disorders by improving access to treatment and determining when and for whom exposure therapy works best. Eligible participants must have a current eating disorder, own a smart phone, live in the USA, and be between the ages of 18-65. If after participating in the study’s pre-screening phase, which consists of a 10 to 15-minute online assessment, an individual is eligible to continue their participation to the main study phase. The main study phase will begin with a virtual intake interview that involves a second screening process. If you are then deemed eligible to continue participating beyond the virtual intake interview, you will be able to continue participation to the remaining study procedures. The remaining study procedures consists of 3 parts:
1. Initial baseline questionnaire
2. Five weeks of virtual, asynchronous treatment
3. Follow up questionnaires: one-month, six-month, and twelve-month post-treatment questionnaires
Participants will receive up to $200 in incentives/financial compensation for completing study procedures beyond the online pre-screening and the virtual intake interview:
· Primary portion of the study (assessments, mobile application assessments, body disturbance assessments, and food avoidance measures): Up to $150
· One-month, six-month, and 12-month follow ups: $50 total
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I qualify for this study?
· Current eating disorder (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, or Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder) diagnosis
· Speak/read/write English fluently
· 18-65 years old
· Own a smartphone
· Live in the United States
Where does the study take place?
All study procedures take place online over secure virtual teleconference software or secure University provided questionnaire service.
How long does the whole study take?
The total time of the study will be approximately 18 weeks.
· 1-2 weeks for eligibility screenings and assessments
· 5 weeks of treatment
· Post treatment questionnaire (given 2 weeks to complete)
· One-month, six-month, and twelve-month post-assessment questionnaires (given 2 weeks to complete at each timepoint)
What are the benefits of participation?
Participants will receive free virtual treatment and up to $200 in financial compensation for completing all portions of the study. Additionally, your participation in this study could also benefit others by helping us determine when virtual self-guided treatment can be most effective in targeting and reducing eating disorder symptoms and prevent relapse.
Are there any risks associated with participating?
There is the risk of experiencing boredom or fatigue as a result of answering questionnaires or experiencing anxiety as a result of the treatment sessions. There may also be discomfort in answering personal questions.
Who can I contact for more information?
If you are interested in participating in the study or if you have any questions or concerns you can email us at [email protected].
Be Body Brave (BBB) is a research study designed to implement an accessible exposure-based treatment for eating disorders. This study could help us improve clinical outcomes for people with eating disorders by improving access to treatment and determining when and for whom exposure therapy works best. Eligible participants must have a current eating disorder, own a smart phone, live in the USA, and be between the ages of 18-65. If after participating in the study’s pre-screening phase, which consists of a 10 to 15-minute online assessment, an individual is eligible to continue their participation to the main study phase. The main study phase will begin with a virtual intake interview that involves a second screening process. If you are then deemed eligible to continue participating beyond the virtual intake interview, you will be able to continue participation to the remaining study procedures. The remaining study procedures consists of 3 parts:
1. Initial baseline questionnaire
2. Five weeks of virtual, asynchronous treatment
3. Follow up questionnaires: one-month, six-month, and twelve-month post-treatment questionnaires
Participants will receive up to $200 in incentives/financial compensation for completing study procedures beyond the online pre-screening and the virtual intake interview:
· Primary portion of the study (assessments, mobile application assessments, body disturbance assessments, and food avoidance measures): Up to $150
· One-month, six-month, and 12-month follow ups: $50 total
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if I qualify for this study?
· Current eating disorder (Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, or Other Specified Feeding and Eating Disorder) diagnosis
· Speak/read/write English fluently
· 18-65 years old
· Own a smartphone
· Live in the United States
Where does the study take place?
All study procedures take place online over secure virtual teleconference software or secure University provided questionnaire service.
How long does the whole study take?
The total time of the study will be approximately 18 weeks.
· 1-2 weeks for eligibility screenings and assessments
· 5 weeks of treatment
· Post treatment questionnaire (given 2 weeks to complete)
· One-month, six-month, and twelve-month post-assessment questionnaires (given 2 weeks to complete at each timepoint)
What are the benefits of participation?
Participants will receive free virtual treatment and up to $200 in financial compensation for completing all portions of the study. Additionally, your participation in this study could also benefit others by helping us determine when virtual self-guided treatment can be most effective in targeting and reducing eating disorder symptoms and prevent relapse.
Are there any risks associated with participating?
There is the risk of experiencing boredom or fatigue as a result of answering questionnaires or experiencing anxiety as a result of the treatment sessions. There may also be discomfort in answering personal questions.
Who can I contact for more information?
If you are interested in participating in the study or if you have any questions or concerns you can email us at [email protected].
