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POWERED (Phase 1: 2023-) is a pilot study investigating an interview-based assessment and accompanying statistical package and graphical tool for determining individualized target weights and weight ranges in eating disorder (ED) recovery and, more generally, across adolescent development. Treatment for restrictive-spectrum EDs typically includes establishment of an appropriate target weight (also referred to as expected body weight; EBW). Despite its salience in ED treatment, there is no standardized, empirically-validated practice regarding how to optimally set EBW for ED recovery in cases where premorbid BMIz is significantly higher than the population median. This can lead to variability in treatment recommendations across providers and treatment settings and inappropriate target weight recommendations, which can delay recovery. We aim to recruit 15 females (ages 14-20) with mild to moderate restrictive ED pathology to develop and begin initial validation of a tool to define EBW and EBW ranges. We will evaluate participant acceptability of the interview and make refinements prior to Phase 2, during which we will deploy this version of the interview with an additional 50 participants and evaluate clinicians’ user experience of the accompanying graphical tool. |