Advancing Early Intervention for Eating Disorders in Youth
About this study
Research Team
Dr Marcela Radunz - PhD, Professor Tracey Wade - PhD, Josh Carey - BPsych(Hons), Matt Thompson - BPsych(Hons), Maya Jabs - BPsych(Hons)
Institution
Flinders University
Funding Source
Channel 7 Children's Research Foundation
Project Start Date
22 May 2026
Project End Date
31 December 2026
Participants
Participants are adolescents aged 12–17 years who have experienced eating difficulties or have received a diagnosis of an eating disorder. Participation also requires parent or guardian consent and adolescent assent.
What is Involved
Participation involves a single 20–30 minute online (telehealth) session with a trained provisional or clinical psychologist. During the session, participants will complete a brief questionnaire about weight and shape concerns and take part in a structured interview about eating habits and related experiences.
Ethics Approval Number
HREC #9016
Location
Online
Contact Details
Dr Marcela Radunz (marcela.radunz@flinders.edu.au) and Josh Carey (josh.carey@flinders.edu.au)
Visit website: qualtrics.flinders.edu.au
This study aims to evaluate a screening tool designed to identify weight and shape concerns and disordered eating in young people. Adolescents aged 12–17 years who have experienced eating difficulties or received an eating disorder diagnosis are invited to complete a brief online questionnaire and structured interview with a trained provisional or clinical psychologist. Findings from the study will help inform the development of improved screening and early identification practices for eating disorders in youth.
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