A Novel Motivational Ecological Momentary Intervention for Anorexia Nervosa

A Novel Motivational Ecological Momentary Intervention for Anorexia Nervosa

The aim of this study is to pilot an innovative motivational text-message intervention for individuals with anorexia nervosa and subthreshold anorexia nervosa. Patients will receive personalized motivational text-messages as an adjunct to cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT will be provided to patients at no cost for the duration of the study. The investigators hypothesize that the text-messages will help increase motivation to change and kilocalorie intake and decrease eating disordered behavior.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Anorexia nervosa/subthreshold anorexia nervosa (i.e., individuals who exhibit significant dietary restraint)
• 18+ years old

Exclusion Criteria:

• BMI < 16.5
• Medication instability for 6 weeks
• Recent/current suicidal risk
• Comorbid substance abuse or dependence, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, or mental retardation
• Inability to provide release of information to a medical provider