SKATE Study - Children 8-17

STUDY BASICS

Research Study for Kids & Teens! Are you the parent of a child 8 to 17 years old? You and your child may be eligible for a research study testing a new tool to better screen for eating disorders in primary care. You and your child will be asked to complete questionnaires online. Your child will also be asked to complete an interview on their eating.

STUDY PURPOSE

The purpose of this research study is to develop a new tool to help medical providers screen children and adolescents for eating disorder symptoms. Our hope is that this tool will increase early detection and intervention, which support better outcomes and fewer medical complications.

COULD THIS STUDY BE RIGHT FOR YOUR CHILD?

• Ages 8-17
• Parent/guardian willing to participate
• Currently a patient at a UPMC eating disorder or weight management clinic

WHAT PARTICIPANTS CAN EXPECT

• One research visit (in-person or virtual)
• Fill out a questionnaire and complete an interview about your eating