Status:
COMPLETED
Comparing the Effectiveness of Three Types of Therapy for the Treatment of Anorexia Nervosa in Adolescents
Lead Sponsor:
University of Chicago
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Eating Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
12-18 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
This study will compare specific family therapy, standard family systems therapy, and standard individual psychotherapy to determine which is most effective in treating 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 Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (4th Edition) (DSM-IV) criteria for anorexia nervosa
Exclusion
- Any psychotic illness
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
121 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00183586
Start Date
April 1 2004
Last Update
June 20 2016
Active Locations (1)
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The University of Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60637