How to Participate in the STAR Study as a Patient

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What will I or my child do?

First, you or your child will complete our initial STAR screening survey. If you are a patient 18 years or older, you can participate in the study independently. Adolescents under the age of 18 may participate with parent or guardian consent.

If you or your child are eligible, here are your next steps:

  1. Complete a short initial study survey.
  2. Schedule a one-hour virtual intake interview with our clinical research team.
  3. Download our app and complete 12 weeks of surveys and modules (approximately 20-30 minutes each) designed to support your recovery.
  4. Complete a brief online survey after you finish 12 weeks of app content and again at three- and six-month follow-ups.

Questions?

You can contact our team with questions about the STAR study before filling out the initial screening survey and at any point during your study participation!

Reach for the STARs

Time Commitment

The STAR app is designed to be flexible around you or your child’s everyday life, from school to extracurriculars to work schedules. Each week’s module and surveys take approximately 20-30 minutes and can be completed at any time throughout the week.
Compensation

Compensation

The patient will receive the following amounts for completion of study steps, if eligible:

  • $50 for completing the initial survey and intake interview
  • Maximum payment of $128.50 for completing surveys and treatment content in the app
  • $20 for completing the end-of-treatment survey
  • $15 for completing the three-month follow-up survey
  • $20 for completing the six-month follow-up survey

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Be aged 13 to 21 years
  2. Have received intensive treatment for an eating disorder in the past 18 months
  3. Currently receive or plan to receive outpatient treatment
  4. Be able to read and speak fluent English
  5. Have access to a mobile smartphone or tablet
  6. Be medically stable
  1. An intellectual or developmental disorder
  2. A current psychotic or substance use disorder
  3. Uncorrected visual impairment that would prevent the use of a mobile phone app or website
  4. A medical condition that affects appetite or weight (not including an eating disorder diagnosis)

Ready to Participate in the STAR Study?

Complete our initial screening survey today!
Initial STAR patient screening survey Initial STAR patient screening survey