Psychological intervention for children and young people with impairing symptoms of disordered eating. Mental and Behavioural Disorders
Conditions
Interventions
This is a single-arm trial with no control group.
Referral methods:
Specialist child and adolescent eating disorder services have been identified as research sites for this project. Participants will
Sponsors
University College London
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Aged 8-19 years 2. Has a threshold or sub-threshold eating disorder (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder and otherwise specified feeding and eating disorder [OSFED]) which impairs their psychosocial functioning 3. Is a UK resident 4. Has a parent/carer who is also willing to take part in the study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Does not speak/understand English sufficiently well to access the measures and intervention materials 2. Has an intellectual disability at a level meaning that they cannot access the measures and/or intervention 3. Acute risk not considered suitable for the trial due to the clinical need for specialist intervention, e.g., rapid weight loss, very low mood, high medical or psychiatric risk, acute suicidality, recurrent or potentially life-limiting self-harm and/or significant safeguarding concerns 4. If they have been prescribed psychotropic medication, the dosage must have been stable for the past two months 5. Currently receiving other overlapping psychological support/interventions 6. Does not have access to a telephone or laptop/computer which can be used for the interviews and guidance sessions
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Self-reported eating disorder symptoms measured using the global score on the Eating Disorder Examination Questionnaire (EDE-Q) at baseline and 12-week follow-up. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Self-reported psychosocial impairment due to eating disorder symptoms measured using the Clinical Impairment Assessment (CIA) at baseline and 12-week follow-up 2. Self-reported %Weight-for-height at baseline and 12-week follow-up 3. Self-reported and parent-reported anxiety and depression symptoms measured using the Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale (RCADS) at baseline and 12-week follow-up 4. Self-reported and parent-reported psychological well-being measured using the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) at baseline and 12-week follow-up 5. Self-reported and parent-reported acceptability ratings measured using an acceptability questionnaire | — |
Countries
England, United Kingdom
Contacts
Public ContactEmily Davey
Outcome results
None listed