Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Psychoeducation for Parents of Adolescents With Anorexia Nervosa as a Supportive Treatment Approach
Lead Sponsor:
University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Collaborating Sponsors:
University of Ljubljana
Conditions:
Eating Disorders
Anorexia Nervosa
Eligibility:
All Genders
11-19 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This randomized controlled trial will evaluate the effectiveness of a structured four-week psychoeducation program for parents of adolescents diagnosed with anorexia nervosa (AN). The program aims to ...
Detailed Description
Anorexia nervosa (AN) is a severe psychiatric disorder with high morbidity and mortality, typically emerging during adolescence. Effective treatment requires family involvement, yet parents frequently...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adolescents aged 11-19 years
- Clinical diagnosis of anorexia nervosa (AN) according to DSM-5 criteria
- Referred for treatment at the Child Psychiatry Department, Pediatric Clinic, University Medical Centre Ljubljana
- At least one parent/legal guardian willing to participate in the psychoeducation program
- Signed informed consent by parent(s) and assent from adolescent
Exclusion
- Adolescents with severe comorbid psychiatric conditions requiring alternative treatment (e.g., psychosis, severe intellectual disability, active substance dependence)
- Adolescents or parents unable to understand Slovenian language sufficiently to participate in group sessions or complete questionnaires
- Families already engaged in a structured psychoeducation or similar parent-support program at the time of recruitment
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
June 1 2028
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07178977
Start Date
October 1 2025
End Date
June 1 2028
Last Update
September 26 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Unit of Child Psychiatry, University Children's hospital, University Medical Centre Ljubljana
Ljubljana, Slovenia