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Feasibility of Combining Family and Cognitive Therapy to Prevent Chronic Anorexia

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Anorexia Nervosa
Interventions
Behavioral: FBT and CRT
Behavioral: FBT and art therapy
Registration Number
NCT02054364
Lead Sponsor
Stanford University
Brief Summary

This study aims to investigate the feasibility of combining Cognitive Remediation Therapy (CRT) with Family Based Treatment (FBT) for future use in a randomized clinical trial to reduce the risk of adolescents developing persistent Anorexia Nervosa. Participants will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive FBT and CRT, and the other group will receive FBT and art therapy.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria
  • Meets DSM-IV criteria for anorexia nervosa Lives with at least one English-speaking parent who is willing to participate Medically Stable Endorses obsessions/compulsions Adequate transportation to clinic Proficient at speaking, reading, and writing English
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Exclusion Criteria
  • Previous FBT or CRT for AN Medical Instability Medical condition that may affect eating or weight
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Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
FBT and CRTFBT and CRTFamily-Based Treatment combined with Cognitive Remediation Therapy (15 sessions of each)
FBT and art therapyFBT and art therapyFamily-Based Treatment combined with art therapy (15 sessions of each)
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Full remission from AN (%MBW>95)End of Treatment (6 months)

Weight restoration to at least 95% of Median body weight (calculated by height, weight, gender, and age)

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Stanford University

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Stanford, California, United States

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