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May 14, 2024;12 (1): 268.

Cognitive training via mobile app for addressing eating disorders' cognitions in adolescents: a randomized control trial protocol.

Marta Corber��n, Sandra Arn��ez, Yuliya Saman, Bel��n Pascual-Vera, Gemma Garc��a-Soriano, Mar��a Roncero
Author Information
  1. Marta Corber��n: Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluaci��n y Tratamientos Psicol��gicos. Facultad de Psicolog��a y Logopedia, Universitat de Val��ncia, Av. Blasco Iba��ez, 21, Valencia, 46010, Spain.
  2. Sandra Arn��ez: Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluaci��n y Tratamientos Psicol��gicos. Facultad de Psicolog��a y Logopedia, Universitat de Val��ncia, Av. Blasco Iba��ez, 21, Valencia, 46010, Spain.
  3. Yuliya Saman: Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluaci��n y Tratamientos Psicol��gicos. Facultad de Psicolog��a y Logopedia, Universitat de Val��ncia, Av. Blasco Iba��ez, 21, Valencia, 46010, Spain.
  4. Bel��n Pascual-Vera: Departamento Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluaci��n y Tratamientos Psicol��gicos, Facultad de Psicolog��a, UNED, C/Juan Rosal, 10, Madrid, 28040, Spain.
  5. Gemma Garc��a-Soriano: Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluaci��n y Tratamientos Psicol��gicos. Facultad de Psicolog��a y Logopedia, Universitat de Val��ncia, Av. Blasco Iba��ez, 21, Valencia, 46010, Spain.
  6. Mar��a Roncero: Departamento de Personalidad, Evaluaci��n y Tratamientos Psicol��gicos. Facultad de Psicolog��a y Logopedia, Universitat de Val��ncia, Av. Blasco Iba��ez, 21, Valencia, 46010, Spain. maria.roncero@uv.es.
PMID: 38745260 DOI: 10.1186/s40359-024-01772-z

Abstract

During adolescence, individuals are particularly vulnerable to developing eating disorders (EDs). To address the dysfunctional beliefs linked to these disorders, a new mobile app has been developed. This app, called GG eating disorders-Adolescents (GGED-AD), was created based on CBT to help adolescents work on their self-dialogue related to the core beliefs of eating disorders. The objective is to present the protocol for a randomized controlled trial to explore the efficacy of GGED-AD.Methods The study will be carried out in adolescents aged 13 to 16 from an educational center in the Valencian Community. The participants will be randomized into two groups: the experimental group will use the GGED-AD app during 14 consecutive days for approximately 5 min each day; and the control group will use a neutral app (GGNEUTRAL) during the same time. Both groups will complete instruments that assess dysfunctional beliefs related to eating disorders, eating symptoms, symptoms of depression and anxiety, body satisfaction and self-esteem before and after the intervention. A follow-up will be conducted one month later.Results A decrease in the degree of ascription to dysfunctional beliefs associated with eating disorders and eating symptomatology is expected, as well as an increase in body satisfaction and the self-esteem of the participants of the experimental group.Discussion The app in this study could help tackle and prevent ED-related symptoms in adolescents.Trial registration NCT06039514.

Keywords

Adolescence Dysfunctional beliefs Eating disorders Mobile application

Associated Data

ClinicalTrials.gov | NCT06039514

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Grants

  1. PID2021-124409OB-I00/Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovaci��n
  2. PID2021-124409OB-I00/Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovaci��n
  3. PID2021-124409OB-I00/Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovaci��n
  4. PID2021-124409OB-I00/Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovaci��n
  5. PID2021-124409OB-I00/Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovaci��n
  6. PID2021-124409OB-I00/Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovaci��n

MeSH Term

Humans
Adolescent
Feeding and Eating Disorders
Mobile Applications
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Self Concept
Female
Male
Cognition
Body Image
Cognitive Training
Journal Article Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial Protocol
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