How to Participate in the STAR Study as a Therapist

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What will I do?

First, you will fill out our initial screening survey to see if you’re eligible. If you are, here are your next steps:

  1. Complete a short initial study survey.
  2. Receive instructions on using the online dashboard to review patient responses and recruitment materials via mail.
  3. Share the study with your clients—they’ll take a survey to see if they’re eligible!
  4. Once a client enrolls with you and starts the 12-week app, review their weekly app responses using the online therapist dashboard. Then, Report their weekly weight via a secure online survey.
  5. Complete a brief online survey after your client finishes 12 weeks of app content.
  6. Enroll another client if you wish!

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!

Compensation

Compensation

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

  • $10 for completing the initial survey and training.
  • $15 for completing the end-of-treatment survey.
  • $10 for each enrolled patient. Therapists may enroll a maximum of 10 patients for the app.

Eligibility Requirements

  1. Have a current professional license OR work under the supervision of a licensed provider
  2. Read and speak fluent English
  3. Be age 18 or older
  4. Be directly responsible for patients' treatment planning
  5. Meet with, or be able to meet with, patients on a weekly basis
  6. Not have an uncorrected vision impairment that would prevent the use of a mobile phone app or website
  1. Be age 13 to 21 years
  2. Have received intensive treatment for an eating disorder within the past 18 months
  3. Consent for their data to be shared with you
  4. Be able to read and speak fluent English
  5. Have access to a mobile smartphone or tablet
  6. Be medically stable

Ready to Participate in the STAR Study?

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