Body Image / Eating Disorders App Research Study

This study is currently on hold.

stem4 would like to test a new app called the Worth Warrior app to find out if it helps improve self-worth and reduce symptoms of early stage eating disorders.

People aged between 17 and 25 years who are experiencing an early-stage eating disorder and not currently in touch with mental health services are invited to take part in the study.

What’s involved?

  1. Once we have made sure that you are able to take part we will ask you to download the Worth Warrior app onto your device and watch a video on how to use it. The app does not require access to wifi or phone data to use when needed. You will need regular access to an iOS device (e.g iPhone or iPad) running iOS v14 or higher or an Android device running Android v10 or higher.

  2. stem4 will also need to verify your identity with some ID. 

  3. You’ll be given some brief online questionnaires to fill in at three different time points – when you first join the study, a week after you have learnt how to use the app and after you have used the app for 6 weeks.

  4. Once you’ve had a chance to get to know the app you’ll complete some very brief questionnaires about your health and be able to use the app when you want to. There is also a brief interview at the end on using the app.

  5. Only the researchers involved in the study will see your questionnaire responses and these will be anonymised.

  6. You can withdraw from the study at any time.

  7. We offer a £30 Amazon voucher as a thank you for completing the study.

Apply today by completing the eligibility questionnaire below or if you require any further information please email the Study Coordinator coordinator@stem4.org.uk.

This research study has been assessed by an independent research ethics committee, to protect your interests. This study has been reviewed and given favourable opinion by London – City and East Research Ethics Committee. The research organisation carrying out this study on behalf of stem4 is Informed Thinking Ltd.

To participate in the study, you must meet the following criteria:

  • Be age 17-25
  • Live in the UK
  • Have regular access to an iOS device (e.g iPhone or iPad) running iOS v14 or higher for the duration of the study
  • Have a generally negative opinion of yourself, be self-critical or place a negative value on yourself as a person
  • Have poor body image, eating-related issues, or an eating disorder
  • Not seeing a mental health professional (not a GP, but a psychologist, psychiatrist or psychiatric nurse for example) for a mental health problem
  • Not taking any medication for a mental health problem
  • Not have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 16.5 or under
  • Not been admitted to Accident and Emergency for eating-related problems
  • Not binge or purge every day
  • Not have any medical problems such as diabetes or a heart condition that needs to be monitored
  • Not have severe depression, hallucinations or suicidal thoughts
  • Not drink alcohol excessively or take any Class A drugs (for example, cocaine, speed, spice) on a weekly basis

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If you are unable to see the embedded Eligibility Questionnaire on your browser, it can also be accessed here: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/body_image_eating_disorder_app_research_study

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