Education and Training

Testing an Internet-Based Intervention for Preventing Eating Disorders

This study will examine the ability of an Internet-based program to prevent college-aged women from developing eating disorders.

Stanford is currently not accepting patients for this trial.

Stanford Investigator(s):

Intervention(s):

  • behavioral: Image and Mood (IaM) program

Eligibility


Inclusion Criteria for Primary Aim:

   - Access to a computer with an Internet connection

   - Weight Concerns Scale score greater than or equal to 47

   - Presence of one additional risk factor, including a history of teasing, a history of
   depression, or low levels of compensatory behaviors (defined as less than four times
   per month)

Inclusion Criteria for Secondary Aim:

   - Access to a computer with an Internet connection

   - Weight Concerns Scale score greater than or equal to 47

Exclusion Criteria for Both Primary and Secondary Aims:

   - Current diagnosis of an eating disorder

   - Treated for an eating disorder within the past 6 months

   - Currently receiving psychological treatment for an eating disorder or depressive
   disorder

   - Started a new psychiatric medication within the past 2 months

   - Exhibiting a level of psychopathology that would interfere with participation (e.g.,
   acutely suicidal)

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years - 25 Years

Genders Eligible for Study

Female

Not currently accepting new patients for this trial

Contact Information

Stanford University
School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford, CA 94305
Not Recruiting