Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of Family-Based Versus Individual Psychotherapy in Treating Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa
Lead Sponsor:
Stanford University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Eating Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
12-18 years
Phase:
PHASE1
Brief Summary
This study will compare the effectiveness of family-based therapy versus individual psychotherapy for the treatment of adolescent anorexia nervosa.
Detailed Description
In adolescents, anorexia nervosa severely affects physical, emotional, and social development. Despite the seriousness and prevalence of adolescent anorexia nervosa, few studies have focused on the ef...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Meets DSM-IV criteria for anorexia nervosa
- Lives with at least one parent who is willing to participate
- Medically stable
- Adequate transportation to clinic
- Proficient at speaking, reading, and writing English
Exclusion
- Currently undergoing treatment or taking medication that may affect eating or weight
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
March 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
120 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00149786
Start Date
October 1 2004
End Date
March 1 2009
Last Update
April 10 2012
Active Locations (1)
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1
The University of Chicago, Pritzker School of Medicine
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637