Combined Eating Disorder and Weight Loss Online Guided-Self Help Intervention Pilot Study
The pilot study conducted by Washington University School of Medicine addresses a significant gap in the treatment of comorbid eating disorders (EDs) and obesity among young adults, particularly college students. The combined intervention leverages online, guided self-help methodologies, which are increasingly relevant in the digital health landscape. Given the rising prevalence of EDs and obesity, this program could tap into a substantial market, particularly among the college demographic. The competitive landscape includes traditional therapy and other digital health solutions, but few directly address the intersection of EDs and weight management. Successful outcomes could position this intervention as a leading solution in a niche market, potentially attracting interest from healthcare providers and insurers focused on preventive care and mental health integration.
Indication: Eating Disorders
Modality: behavioral intervention
Target: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based intervention for eating disorders and weight loss.
Sponsor: Washington University School of Medicine
Source URL: ClinicalTrials.gov
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Ingested: Jul 03, 2026
Model: trialsignal-ai-v1
Validation: validated
Matched by target_normalized: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based intervention for eating disorders and weight loss.
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Condition raw: Eating Disorders, Obesity
Condition normalized: Eating Disorders, Obesity
Modality raw: behavioral intervention
Modality normalized: behavioral intervention
Target raw: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based intervention for eating disorders and weight loss.
Target normalized: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) based intervention for eating disorders and weight loss.