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Experience of Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa Towards Antidepressants

Completed
Conditions
Adolescents Cared for Anorexia Nervosa at Maison de Solenn
Registration Number
NCT04481165
Lead Sponsor
Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to explore the experience of adolescents suffering from anorexia nervosa confronted with the prescription of antidepressants

Detailed Description

In our adolescent psychiatric unit, antidepressant's prescription is common during the care pathway for adolescents with anorexia nervosa.

The literature highlights a paradox between scientific data and clinical practice, based on expert consensus. There are a very few qualitative studies in this subject and none of them concern adolescents.

The purpose of this qualitative study is to explore the experience and opinion of adolescents suffering from anorexia nervosa confronted with the prescription of antidepressants

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
15
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adolescents aged 12 to 25
  • Suffering from anorexia nervosa [according to DSM-5 criteria]
  • Has been prescribed for a type of SSRIs antidepressant (still ongoing or interrupted at the time of the interview)
  • Non-opposition to the study
Exclusion Criteria
  • Atypical eating disorder that do not meet DSM-5 criteria for restrictive anorexia nervosa
  • Body Mass Index < 15
  • Prescribed for another antidepressant than SSRIs

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Qualitative data / Experience of taking anidepressantsAt the time of inclusion (Day 0)

Subjective experience of adolescents with anorexia nervosa about prescription of antidepressants and their effects will be obtained during the grid interview and through their describing to written questions

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Maison de Solenn / Cochin Hospital

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Paris, France

Maison de Solenn / Cochin Hospital
🇫🇷Paris, France

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