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NCT Number: NCT05389657

Optimizing Provider Training in Eating Disorders (OPTED)

This is a randomized controlled trial for mental health clinicians comparing two methods of training in family-based treatment (FBT) for restrictive eating disorders.

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Key information

Conditions

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

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of California, San Francisco

San Francisco, California, 94103, United States

About this study

This is a randomized controlled trial for mental health clinicians comparing two methods of training in family-based treatment (FBT) for restrictive eating disorders. Clinicians who treat youth and accept Medicaid insurance within a predetermined group of participating California counties will be randomized to receive either online training or live two-day training in FBT. Data will be collected on the feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, and effectiveness of the training (online vs. live). Following training, a subset of clinicians may opt into group consultation for one year. Consultation groups will be kept separate by training condition. Data will also be collected from clinicians on the extent to which they perceive the treatment itself (i.e., FBT) as feasible, acceptable, and appropriate for Medicaid-insured youth. In addition to implementation outcomes, de-identified clinical data will be collected from providers about their cases up to one year following the initial training.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Mental health provider licensed to practice in the state of California, or unlicensed mental health providers in California who are formally employed by their agency/clinic and have a licensed clinical supervisor who agrees to take legal responsibility for any cases treated with FBT
  • Must treat patients with Medicaid insurance in a participating county

Exclusion criteria

  • Students (practicum students, interns, externs) or other learners

Treatment and study plan

Web-based training

Behavioral

Web-based training will be divided into training modules that will be completed by participants over the course of 6-8 weeks. Training will include didactic training videos, knowledge checks, example sessions, and a library of resources.

Live training

Behavioral

The live training will be delivered by two trainers over the course of two days via Zoom.

Primary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants Who Complete Training

    Time frame: Post-training (measured at the time of planned completion, which will be 10 weeks from the start of web-based training, or on the second day of live training)

    Training completion will be the number of participants who complete the full course of training.

  2. Family-Based Treatment Knowledge Assessment (FBT-KA) Score at Post-Training

    Time frame: Baseline and post-training (measured immediately following completion of training)

    The FBT Knowledge Assessment (FBT-KA) is an 28-item multiple-choice test that measures knowledge about FBT. Scores range from 0 to 28, with higher scores indicating more knowledge.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Number of Participants Who Receive FBT Consultation at 12 Months

    Time frame: 12-month follow-up (measured at 12 months from the deadline for completion of training)

    Providers will report on their receipt (yes/no) of FBT-specific consultation in the 12 months following completion of training.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, San Francisco

Other

Collaborators

  • National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)

Registry information

Official study title

Dissemination and Implementation of Family-Based Treatment in Publicly-Funded Clinics: Optimizing Provider Training in Eating Disorders (OPTED)

Acronym: OPTED

Important dates

Study start
2022
Primary completion
2024
Study completion
2024
First posted
May 25, 2022
Registry last updated
Aug 7, 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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