Status:
COMPLETED
Assessing the Feasibility of an Intervention for Youth and Parents Transitioning to Adult Eating Disorder Services
Lead Sponsor:
McMaster University
Conditions:
Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders in Adolescence
Eligibility:
All Genders
17-17 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Teenagers with eating disorders often experience a disruption in care upon turning 18. At this age, they are no longer eligible to receive pediatric treatment but are also not yet set up with the appr...
Detailed Description
Eating disorders (EDs) are severe psychiatric illnesses that negatively impact the health and quality of life of sufferers and their families. EDs typically begin in adolescence and often progress int...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria for Adolescents:
- 3-6 months away from 18th birthday
- Be currently diagnosed with an ED
- Enrolled at McMaster Children's Hospital's Pediatric Eating Disorder Program
- Be in the process of preparing for a healthcare transition to local adult ED services based on pediatric healthcare providers' recommendation
- Inclusion Criteria for Parents:
- Must be the parent of an adolescent who meets the criteria above
- Inclusion Criteria for Adolescents and Parents
- English-speaking
- Access to a working computer with a functioning microphone and regular internet connection
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 15 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 30 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
19 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04888273
Start Date
May 15 2021
End Date
May 30 2022
Last Update
September 7 2022
Active Locations (1)
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McMaster Children's Hospital
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L8N 3Z5