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