Eating Disorder Chatbot Optimization
Optimizing an Automated Chatbot to Achieve Efficient, Scalable Treatment for Eating Disorders
Washington University School of Medicine
800 participants
Jul 17, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
The purpose of this study is to optimize an automated digital chatbot intervention for adults with clinical or subclinical eating disorders.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria9
- + years old
- Owns a smartphone
- Speaks English
- US resident
- Screens for a clinical or subclinical eating disorder
- Low suicidality
- Not currently in treatment for an eating disorder
- Does not have a medical condition or take medications that impact appetite/weight
- Not currently pregnant
Exclusion Criteria9
- Below 18 years of age
- Does not own a smartphone
- Does not speak English
- Lives outside the US
- Screens as: at risk for an eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, atypical anorexia nervosa, avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder, or not at risk for an ED
- High suicidality
- In treatment for an eating disorder
- Has a medical condition or takes medication(s) that impact appetite/weight
- Currently pregnant
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Interventions
Wysa is a digital rules-based chatbot program platform offering cognitive-behavioral therapy-based guided self-help modules. Participants in an arm with access to Wysa will engage with the digital chatbot program daily for eight weeks.
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NCT07218302