Experience of Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa Towards Antidepressants

The purpose of this study is to explore the experience of adolescents suffering from anorexia nervosa confronted with the prescription of antidepressants

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Key information

Conditions

Adolescents Cared for Anorexia Nervosa at Maison de Solenn Anorexia Nervosa Feeding and Eating Disorders Mental Disorders

Age range

12 year–25 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Maison de Solenn / Cochin Hospital

Paris, 75014, France

About this study

In our adolescent psychiatric unit, antidepressant's prescription is common during the care pathway for adolescents with anorexia nervosa.

The literature highlights a paradox between scientific data and clinical practice, based on expert consensus. There are a very few qualitative studies in this subject and none of them concern adolescents.

The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the experience and opinion of adolescents suffering from anorexia nervosa confronted with the prescription of antidepressants

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

Adolescents aged 12 to 25
Suffering from anorexia nervosa [according to DSM-5 criteria]
Has been prescribed for a type of SSRIs antidepressant (still ongoing or interrupted at the time of the interview)
Non-opposition to the study

Exclusion criteria

Atypical eating disorder that do not meet DSM-5 criteria for restrictive anorexia nervosa
Body Mass Index < 15
Prescribed for another antidepressant than SSRIs

Treatment and study plan

Survey

Other

Oral interview and written questions

Primary outcomes

Qualitative data / Experience of taking anidepressants

Time frame: At the time of inclusion (Day 0)

Subjective experience of adolescents with anorexia nervosa about prescription of antidepressants and their effects will be obtained during the grid interview and through their describing to written questions

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris

Other

Collaborators

URC-CIC Paris Descartes Necker Cochin

Registry information

Official study title

Subjective Experience of Adolescents Suffering From Anorexia Nervosa With Antidepressants

Acronym: E3A

Important dates

Study start: 2020
Primary completion: 2020
Study completion: 2020
First posted: Jul 22, 2020
Registry last updated: Sep 12, 2025

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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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