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NCT Number: NCT02852538

Outcomes of a Skill-Based Program for Eating Disorders

This study aims to measure the effect of a neurobiologically-guided intensive family based treatment for adults with anorexia nervosa.

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Key information

Conditions

Anorexia Nervosa Feeding and Eating Disorders Mental Disorders

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University of California San Diego, San Diego, California, United States

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Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Current diagnosis of anorexia nervosa
  • Illness onset at least 2 years prior to study
  • Medically stable
  • Identified carer to participate in treatment with participant

Exclusion criteria

  • Developmental or intellectual disorder
  • Diagnosis of substance abuse or dependence in 3 months prior to study
  • Current suicidal thoughts
  • Severe comorbid psychiatric disorder (e.g., psychotic disorder, bipolar disorder)

Treatment and study plan

NEW FED TR

Behavioral

NEW FED TR is a five day treatment for adults with anorexia nervosa. It is a neurobiologically informed, interactive, family-based treatment that draws upon the specific etiological traits characterizing anorexia nervosa. It stands for Neurobiological research findings Enhanced With Family/Friends of those with Eating Disorders, addressing Trait Responses that both create a vulnerability to the illness and serve as markers for recovery through treatment (formerly reported as Temperament-Based Treatment).

Other names: Intensive Temperament Based Treatment

Primary outcomes

  1. Body Mass Index

    Time frame: 3 months post-treatment

Secondary outcomes

  1. Eating Disorder Examination Total Score

    Time frame: 3 months post-treatment

    Clinical symptoms

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of California, San Diego

Other

Collaborators

  • National Eating Disorders Association

Registry information

Official study title

An Innovative Family Based Treatment for Adults With Anorexia Nervosa Using Insights From Neurobiology

Acronym: NEW FED TR

Important dates

Study start
2015
Primary completion
2026
Study completion
2026
First posted
Aug 2, 2016
Registry last updated
May 13, 2026

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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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