App-Based Mindfulness Training for Individuals With Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa

Feasibility and Acceptability of an App-Based Mindfulness Training for Individuals With Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa

We will evaluate the acceptability and feasibility of a 8-week long digital mindfulness-based intervention for anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.

This study is a prospective single-arm trial during the intervention development phase. Following this phase, after the intervention has been further developed, a subsequent study (with a different clinicaltrials.gov identification #) will utilize a randomized control trial design.

Procedures include completing: (1) pre-intervention screening assessment; (2) brief daily assessments for the first and last weeks of the study (4 times per day); (3) an initial baseline visit; (4) 8-week web-based intervention (3) a post-intervention assessment (8-weeks after baseline); and (4) a brief 8-week follow-up assessment.

Inclusion Criteria:

• 18 years of age or older
• Can read and write in English
• Meet diagnostic DSM 5 diagnostic criteria for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, or atypical anorexia nervosa/bulimia nervosa
• Owns a smartphone
• Willing and able to participate in an eight-week long research study
• Have a private quiet space at home or headphones to complete modules
• Completed one month or more of eating disorder treatment
• Currently enrolled in eating disorder treatment

Exclusion Criteria:

• Fail to meet above-listed inclusion criteria
• Current alcohol or drug dependence
• Current untreated psychotic or bipolar disorder
• Current suicidal intent
• Significant cognitive impairment that would impair the ability to use Mindful Courage effectively
• BMI <15 or medically unstable
• Currently receiving residential/inpatient treatment