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Clinical Trials/NCT02852538
NCT02852538
Enrolling by Invitation
N/A

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

University of California, San Diego2 sites in 1 country200 target enrollmentFebruary 2015

Overview

Phase
N/A
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Anorexia Nervosa
Sponsor
University of California, San Diego
Enrollment
200
Locations
2
Primary Endpoint
Body Mass Index
Status
Enrolling by Invitation
Last Updated
last year

Overview

Brief Summary

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

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
February 2015
End Date
January 2027
Last Updated
last year
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Single Group
Sex
Female

Investigators

Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Christina Wierenga

Associate Professor

University of California, San Diego

Eligibility Criteria

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)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Body Mass Index

Time Frame: 3 months post-treatment

Secondary Outcomes

  • Eating Disorder Examination Total Score(3 months post-treatment)

Study Sites (2)

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