Cognitive training via mobile app for addressing eating disorders’ cognitions in adolescents: a randomized control trial protocol
Research Square (Research Square),
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 15, 2024
Abstract
The
most
empirically
supported
psychological
treatment
for
eating
disorders
is
cognitive
behavioural
therapy
(CBT),
but
there
are
several
difficulties
when
it
comes
to
its
efficacy
and
access.
Recently,
a
mobile
app
called
GG
disorders-Adolescents
(GGED-AD)
was
created
complement
CBTto
help
adolescents
work
on
their
self-dialogue
related
the
core
beliefs
of
disorders.
objective
this
study
present
protocol
randomized
controlled
trial
explore
GGED-AD.
Methods:
The
will
be
carried
out
in
aged
13
16
from
an
educational
center
Valencian
Community.
participants
into
two
groups:
experimental
group
use
GGED-AD
during
14
consecutive
days
approximately
5
minutes
each
day;
control
neutral
(GGNEUTRAL)
same
time.
Both
groups
complete
instruments
that
assess
dysfunctional
disorders,
symptoms,
symptoms
depression
anxiety,
body
satisfaction
self-esteem
before
after
intervention.
A
follow-up
conducted
one
month
later.
Results:
A
decrease
degree
ascription
associated
with
symptomatology
expected,
as
well
increase
group.
Discussion:
could
tackle
prevent
ED-related
adolescents.
Trial
registration:
NCT06039514
Language: Английский
Cognitive training via mobile app for addressing eating disorders’ cognitions in adolescents: a randomized control trial protocol
BMC Psychology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
12(1)
Published: May 14, 2024
During
adolescence,
individuals
are
particularly
vulnerable
to
developing
eating
disorders
(EDs).
To
address
the
dysfunctional
beliefs
linked
these
disorders,
a
new
mobile
app
has
been
developed.
This
app,
called
GG
disorders-Adolescents
(GGED-AD),
was
created
based
on
CBT
help
adolescents
work
their
self-dialogue
related
core
of
disorders.
The
objective
is
present
protocol
for
randomized
controlled
trial
explore
efficacy
GGED-AD.Methods
study
will
be
carried
out
in
aged
13
16
from
an
educational
center
Valencian
Community.
participants
into
two
groups:
experimental
group
use
GGED-AD
during
14
consecutive
days
approximately
5
min
each
day;
and
control
neutral
(GGNEUTRAL)
same
time.
Both
groups
complete
instruments
that
assess
symptoms,
symptoms
depression
anxiety,
body
satisfaction
self-esteem
before
after
intervention.
A
follow-up
conducted
one
month
later.Results
decrease
degree
ascription
associated
with
symptomatology
expected,
as
well
increase
group.Discussion
this
could
tackle
prevent
ED-related
adolescents.Trial
registration
NCT06039514.
Language: Английский