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NCT Number: NCT02054364

Feasibility of Combining Family and Cognitive Therapy to Prevent Chronic Anorexia

This study aims to investigate the feasibility of combining Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) with Family Based Treatment (FBT) for future use in a randomized clinical trial to reduce the risk of adolescents developing persistent Anorexia Nervosa. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive FBT and CRT, and the other group will receive FBT and art therapy.

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Key information

Conditions

Anorexia Nervosa Feeding and Eating Disorders Mental Disorders Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive

Age range

11 year–19 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Stanford University

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Meets DSM-IV criteria for anorexia nervosa Lives with at least one English-speaking parent who is willing to participate Medically Stable Endorses obsessions/compulsions Adequate transportation to clinic Proficient at speaking, reading, and writing English

Exclusion criteria

  • Previous FBT or CRT for AN Medical Instability Medical condition that may affect eating or weight

Treatment and study plan

FBT and CRT

Behavioral

Other names: Family-Based Treatment (FBT) combined with Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT)

FBT and art therapy

Behavioral

Other names: Family-Based Treatment (FBT) combined with art therapy.

Primary outcomes

  1. Full remission from AN (%MBW>95)

    Time frame: End of Treatment (6 months)

    Weight restoration to at least 95% of Median body weight (calculated by height, weight, gender, and age)

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Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Stanford University

Other

Collaborators

  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Registry information

Important dates

Study start
2013
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2016
First posted
Feb 4, 2014
Registry last updated
Apr 28, 2017

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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