Status:
COMPLETED
Treatment for Young Adults With Anorexia Nervosa
Lead Sponsor:
Temple University
Collaborating Sponsors:
National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
Conditions:
Anorexia Nervosa
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-30 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Temple University is conducting a National Institute of Health funded research study designed to develop and refine a family-based treatment manual for young adults with Anorexia Nervosa as well as as...
Detailed Description
Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is a serious psychiatric illness that occurs in an estimated 0.5 to 3.7% of women. The illness severely affects physical, emotional, and social functioning. The mortality rates a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Meet DSM-IV criteria for AN (restricting/binge-purge type) (BMI 16.0-18.5)
- Medically stable for outpatient treatment
- Availability of at least one supportive adult of choice in study client's environment
- Stable dose of psychotropic medication (8 weeks) for co-morbid condition
Exclusion
- Associated physical illness that necessitates hospitalization
- Psychotic illness or other mental illness requiring hospitalization
- Current dependence on drugs or alcohol
- Physical conditions (e.g. diabetes mellitus, pregnancy) known to influence eating or weight
- Previous Family-Based Treatment for Anorexia
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
April 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
22 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01190423
Start Date
July 1 2010
End Date
April 1 2016
Last Update
April 17 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Temple University
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, 19122