A randomised controlled multi-centre treatment trial of adolescent anorexia nervosa, including assessment of cost effectiveness and patient acceptability

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN39345394

Enrollment

167

Registered

2003-04-25

Start date

2000-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Anorexia nervosa Mental and Behavioural Disorders Anorexia nervosa

Interventions

1. Routine outpatient treatment by CAMHS 2. Specialist outpatient treatment package (12 sessions) as used in existing Chester service 3. Inpatient treatment.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. All new cases of (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth edition [DSM IV]) anorexia nervosa 2. Aged 12 - 18 years inclusive 3. Presenting to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Regional Adolescent Services, or Specialist Eating Disorder Services in the North West Region over a two year period

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Composite clinical measure of physical, social and psychological outcome based on Morgan and Russell Scales (MRAOS).	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Percentage weight for height 2. Family functioning 3. Health of the Nation Outcome Scales for Children and Adolescents (HoNOSCA) 4. Patient and family acceptablity	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 1, 2026