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NCT Number: NCT02382055

Changing Habits in Anorexia Nervosa: Novel Treatment Development

The investigators are examining what types of psychotherapy are most helpful for patients as they undergo weight restoration treatment for anorexia nervosa. In this study, patients who are receiving care on our inpatient unit will also receive 4 weeks of one two types of psychotherapy: Supportive Psychotherapy or Regulation Emotions and Changing Habits.

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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

18 year–45 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

New York State Psychiatric Institute

New York, 10032, United States

About this study

Patients will be receiving specialized inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa on the Eating Disorders Unit at the New York State Psychiatric Institute, where care is provided free of charge.

Study procedures will begin after one week of acclimating to the inpatient unit. Patients will be randomly assigned to receive either Supportive Psychotherapy (focused on the transition to the inpatient unit) or REACH (focused on changing routines or habits that have become part of the eating disorder). Each treatment consists of 12-sessions, delivered 2-3 times per week.

Before and after treatment, patients will be asked to participate in interviews, questionnaires, and a lunch meal.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • DSM5 diagnosis of anorexia nervosa
  • Age>= 18
  • Medically stable
  • Able to provide informed consent

Exclusion criteria

  • Other psychiatric disorder requiring acute treatment
  • Serious medical illness
  • Antipsychotic medication
  • Severe cognitive impairment

Treatment and study plan

REACH

Behavioral

REACH is a 12-session intervention, delivered 2-3 times per week for 45 minutes. The treatment focuses on identifying and changing behaviors and routines that have become entrenched and help perpetuate the illness.

supportive psychotherapy

Behavioral

The Supportive Psychotherapy is based on the Specialist Supportive Care (McIntosh et al, 2005), and modified for the current research procedures. Supportive Psychotherapy is a 12-session intervention, delivered 2-3 times per week as 45 minute sessions, focusing on symptoms of anorexia nervosa during the transition to the inpatient unit.

Inpatient Behavioral Treatment

Behavioral

Inpatient treatment at the NYSPI is a behaviorally-based treatment program for anorexia nervosa. This is a non-research, clinical intervention for individuals with anorexia nervosa.

Primary outcomes

  1. Habit strength as measured by self report scales

    Time frame: 4 weeks

Secondary outcomes

  1. Eating behavior as measured by laboratory meal

    Time frame: 4 weeks

  2. Eating behavior as measured by meal observation

    Time frame: 4 weeks

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

New York State Psychiatric Institute

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Changing Habits in Anorexia Nervosa

Acronym: REACH

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2016
Study completion
2017
First posted
Mar 6, 2015
Registry last updated
Sep 13, 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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