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Digital Sleep Intervention Trial for Eating Disorder Recovery: SOAR Program Targets Sleep Disturbances in Treatment-Seeking Patients

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10 Apr 2026

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The SOAR trial investigates a digital sleep intervention for individuals beginning eating disorder treatment. This pilot study examines whether evidence-based sleep hygiene strategies delivered through a digital platform can improve sleep disturbances in treatment-seeking patients.

Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov

References

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