Evaluation of a Six-session Psycho-education Group Program Delivered to Family Members and Close Friends of Patients Suffering From Eating Disorders and Co-morbid Personality Disorders

Norwegian University of Science and Technology1 site in 1 country10 target enrollmentNovember 2006

ConditionsEating Disorders Personality Disorders

Overview

Phase: Phase 1
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Eating Disorders
Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Enrollment: 10
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: Scores on perceived caregiver burden (Experience of Caregiving Inventory [ECI])
Status: Terminated
Last Updated: 14 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The aim of this project is to analyze the impact of a psycho-educational group program on the family members and close friends of persons with eating disorders and co-morbid personality disorders.

Detailed Description

The aim of this project is to analyze the impact of a six session psycho-educational group program on the family members and close friends of persons with eating disorders and co-morbid personality disorders. Measurements: General health, perceived caregiver burden, and relation to the patient at the following point of time: pre -, post- and follow up, with waiting list control.

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

November 2006

End Date

December 2009

Last Updated

14 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Single Group

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Responsible Party

Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Relatives and close friends to persons receiving treatment for their eating disorder and comorbid personality disorder.
•\> 18 years,
•Speak and understand norwegian language, and
•Informed consent to participate for both relative and patient.