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Acceptability of the Specialist Psychotherapy with Emotion for Anorexia in Kent and Sussex psychological therapy for adults with anorexia nervosa: The SPEAKS study

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Anorexia nervosa or otherwise specified feeding or eating disorder (OSFED)-AN type.
Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Registration Number
ISRCTN11778891
Lead Sponsor
orth East London Foundation Trust
Brief Summary

2024 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38258350/ Acceptability results (added 30/01/2024) 2023 Results article in https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37815048/ Feasibility trial results (added 30/01/2024)

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
46
Inclusion Criteria

1. Referred into the All Age Eating Disorder Service in Kent or Sussex Eating Disorder Services and meet criteria for the service (i.e. they are registered with a GP in the catchment area)
2. At assessment, meet the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual V (DSM V) criteria for anorexia nervosa or OSFED (other specified feeding or eating Disorder) of anorexic type
3. Aged 18 years or above
4. BMI >15 kg/m2 and currently stable in weight (i.e. not dropping more than 0.5 kg a week)
5. Have sufficient English language abilities to complete a talking therapy

Exclusion Criteria

1. Presenting with considerable physical risk or psychological risk, including active suicidal thoughts and plans
2. Comorbidity that would take priority for treatment
3. Alcohol/substance dependency
4. Participating in another treatment trial
5. Have a learning disability
6. Pregnant
7. Severely ill referrals with BMI <15 kg/m2 or other severe medical risks (indicated by blood pressure, muscle strength and blood chemistry)

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
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