Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa, Eating Disorder, Personality Disorder
Conditions
Keywords
Eating disorders, Anorexia nervosa, Bulimia nervosa, Personality disorders, In-patient treatment, out-patient treatment, group therapy
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to determine whether in-patient treatment is better then intensive out-patient group treatment for patients with concurrent eating disorder and personality disorder.
Detailed description
The main aim of the study is to compare the effects of in-patient treatment with a group based intensive out-patient treatment. It is a randomized controlled comparison study including patients with concurrent eating disorder and personality disorder. 18 patients will receive an in-patient treatment lasting one year. 18 patients will receive intensive out-patient treatment consisting of two-weekly group sessions, lasting one year. Personality disorder, eating behavior, symptoms, and function will be followed for two years.
Interventions
inpatient treatment during 1 year
intensive outpatient treatment consisting of two-weekly group sessions during 1 year
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, personality disorder.
Exclusion criteria
* male, schizophrenia.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Score on personality, interpersonal, eating disorder and symptom scales | 2 years |
Countries
Norway