Changing habits in anorexia nervosa – a randomized controlled trial

Phase 3

Recruiting

• Conditions: F50.0; Anorexia nervosa

• Registration Number: DRKS00022230
• Lead Sponsor: Klinik Lüneburger Heide

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2021-11-26
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 110

Inclusion Criteria

Meeting DSM-5 criteria for anorexia nervosa; minimum age 16 years; sufficient knowledge of German language.

Exclusion Criteria

severe cognitive impairment, acute suicidality, a comorbid diagnosis of psychotic, bipolar, or substance use disorder, or regular intake of antipsychotic medication

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Weight gain (body mass index) from the start of treatment through the four weeks of treatment up to 6 months after the intervention.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Reduction of eating disorder symptoms (Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire) at the end of treatment and 6 months later, increased selection of high-fat foods (Food Choice Task) at the end of treatment, increased calorie intake (Laboratory Meal) at the end of treatment, reduction of eating-related behavioural routines (Self-Report Habit Index) at the end of treatment and 6 months later, reduction of difficulties in emotion regulation (Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Questionnaire) at the end of treatment and 6 months later.