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Efficacy and safety of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) of the Nucleus Accumbens for Treatment Resistant Severe and Enduring Anorexia Nervosa: A Phase 1 Open Trial

The University of Queensland0 sites10 target enrollmentStarted: December 21, 2018Last updated:
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Trial Snapshot

Phase
未知
Status
Not yet recruiting
Enrollment
10

Study Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Study Design

Study Type
Interventional
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Primary Purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used)

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to 65 Years (—)
Sex
All

Inclusion Criteria

  • Participants will be selected initially on psychiatric criteria for fulfilling a clear diagnosis of, restricting or binge-purging subtype, as defined in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
  • Be of a severe, enduring and treatment-resistant AN:
  • * BMI between 13 to 17.5
  • * Duration of severe AN of at least 7 years
  • * Treatment resistance: lack of response to at least two treatments such as evidence-based psychotherapy, day treatment and inpatient weight regain
  • Significant functional impairment
  • Age 18-65 years
  • Able to freely provide verbal and written informed consent
  • Able to comply with all assessment, protocols and follow-ups
  • Approved for treatment by the Mental Health Review Tribunal (MHRT)

Exclusion Criteria

  • Active neurological disease such as epilepsy
  • Any past or present evidence of psychosis; current severe depressive disorder; past or present diagnosis of bipolar disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder or severe Borderline Personality Disorder
  • Unstable physical condition contraindicating surgery or anaesthesia
  • Alcohol or substance use disorder in the previous six months, excluding nicotine and caffeine
  • Any contradiction to MRI scanning
  • Likely to move or relocate during the study’s 18-month duration
  • Participant on an Involuntary Treatment Order under Mental Health Act

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