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Optimizing Provider Training in Eating Disorders (OPTED)

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Atypical Anorexia Nervosa
Anorexia Nervosa
Interventions
Behavioral: Web-based training
Behavioral: Live training
Registration Number
NCT05389657
Lead Sponsor
University of California, San Francisco
Brief Summary

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

Detailed Description

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 web-based training (WBT) or live two-day training in FBT. Data will be collected on the feasibility, acceptability, appropriateness, and effectiveness of the training (web-based 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.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
85
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
Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Web-based trainingWeb-based trainingWeb-based training will provide online training primarily focused on family-based treatment and appropriate adaptations to the treatment model.
Live trainingLive trainingLive training will include two days of expert-led live training (via zoom). The content of the training will be similar to that provided in web-based training, primarily focused on family-based treatment and appropriate adaptations to the treatment model.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of participants who complete trainingPost-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.

Change in Family-Based Treatment Knowledge Assessment (FBT-KA) Score at Post-TrainingBaseline and post-training (measured immediately following completion of training)

The FBT Knowledge Assessment (FBT-KA) is an 18-item multiple-choice test that measures knowledge about FBT. Scores range from 0 to 18, with higher scores indicating more knowledge. Change will be examined from baseline (pre-training) to post-training.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Number of participants who receive FBT consultation at 12 months12-month follow-up

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

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University of California, San Francisco

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San Francisco, California, United States

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