Status:
COMPLETED
Comparing the Effectiveness of Two Therapies to Treat Signs of Anorexia Nervosa in Adolescents
Lead Sponsor:
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Eating Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
10-17 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will compare the effectiveness of two therapies to treat early signs of anorexia nervosa in adolescents.
Detailed Description
Eating disorders often result in serious illness and can lead to prolonged health complications, including heart and kidney problems, digestive disorders, nerve damage, and low blood pressure. Anorexi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Living with family or guardian
- Medically stable for outpatient treatment
- Meets two to three criteria for anorexia nervosa
- Receiving a stable dose of psychotropic medication (if applicable)
Exclusion
- Meets DSM-IV criteria for anorexia nervosa
- Current psychotic illness, alcohol or drug dependence, or medical or physical conditions known to influence eating, weight, or menstrual status
- Previous participation in study treatment
- Unable to withdraw from current psychological treatment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
August 1 2011
Estimated Enrollment :
59 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00418977
Start Date
September 1 2005
End Date
August 1 2011
Last Update
December 23 2015
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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York, United States, 10029