Status:
COMPLETED
Effectiveness of High Intensity Inpatient Versus Stepped Intensity Treatment for Anorexia Nervosa
Lead Sponsor:
New York State Psychiatric Institute
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Eating Disorders
Eligibility:
All Genders
16-50 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will examine the effectiveness of inpatient treatment for anorexia nervosa versus a sequenced treatment that transitions from higher intensity inpatient care to lower intensity outpatient c...
Detailed Description
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder in which a person does not eat enough to maintain a healthy body weight. This disorder can lead to starvation, which may, in turn, lead to heart failure or brain...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diagnosis of anorexia nervosa, according to DSM-IV criteria
- Body mass index (BMI) less than 18.5 kg/m2
Exclusion
- Presence of psychosis or the axis I disorders of schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or active substance abuse or dependence requiring specialized treatment
- Requires specialized treatment that is for major depression or anxiety disorders and is inconsistent with study treatments
- Any major medical illness requiring immediate medical treatment or that would affect clinical treatment associated with the study
- Significant risk of suicide
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
February 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
41 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00815815
Start Date
February 1 2004
End Date
February 1 2008
Last Update
September 21 2023
Active Locations (1)
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New York State Psychiatric Institute
New York, New York, United States, 10032