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NCT Number: NCT05730348

Mealtime Anxiety in Eating Disorders

The goal of this observational study is to assess mealtime anxiety in patients with eating disorders receiving treatment at an in-patient unit. Anxiety wil be assessed using ecological momentary assessment (EMA). The main research question is:

• Does post meal activity reduce anxiety in patients with eating disorders?

Study participation will last for two weeks. Participants will be reporting current levels of anxiety/distress on an EMA mobile app during treatment as usual. During one of the two study participation weeks, the participants will perform post mealtime activity.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

16 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Oslo University Hospital, Regional Department for Eating Disorders

Oslo, Norway

Location status: Recruiting

Location contact

Kristin Stedal, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

+4791321971

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • All patients admitted to the Regional Department for Eating Disorders adult in-patient unit (>16 years old) will be invited to participate.

Exclusion criteria

  • Patients who receive tube feeding for all meals during the study period will be excluded.

Treatment and study plan

Post mealtime activity

Behavioral

Therapist lead movement post meals

Primary outcomes

  1. Change in Self Reported Anxiety During Treatment as Usual vs Treatment as Usual plus Post-Mealtime Activity

    Time frame: Two weeks

    Anxiety will be measured using the Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS). Higher scores indicate higher levels of distress. The Affect Grid will also be used to assess current mood. Measures will be collected using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA).

Study contacts

Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.

Kristin Stedal, PhD

CONTACT

[email protected]

23027344 ext. +47

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Oslo University Hospital

Other

Collaborators

  • The Dam Foundation

Registry information

Official study title

Mealtime Anxiety in Eating Disorders: An Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) Project

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Feb 15, 2023
Registry last updated
Jun 27, 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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